the MOST VERSATILE telephoto or a letdown? my long-term thoughts on the Sony 70-200 f/4 Macro

[@JNaz-Studios]

I just bought yesterday . I was battling all these thoughts today about the 2.8 but there were things about the lens I really like . I say that to say you addressed all my doubts lol . Thanks for making this Josh !

[@joshrexford]

Ha so glad the video helped in the process! It's seriously such a great lens, hope you enjoy it!

[@DRAMAFLS_official]

Great video

[@joshrexford]

Thanks for watching!

[@thereds32]

Hi, thank you for this excellent video! You addressed all of my concerns in a very clear and satisfying way. I currently own the A7IV, which I use for both photography and videography, and I’m planning to purchase the FX3 soon. I’m also debating between the 70-200mm f/2.8 or f/4 lenses, but I’m leaning towards the f/4 G lens because of its macro capabilities, which would be useful for my product video shoots. Just subscribed!

[@thomas.kovacik]

so solid! your lighting is diiaaled

[@joshrexford]

Thanks much dude, means a lot!

[@ty-k6708]

I'm thinking about picking up the mark ii version of this lens for corporate conference work.

[@CinematoPhoto]

How are the macro capabilities as compared to sony 90mm macro?

[@joshrexford]

I haven't used the 90mm macro so I can't speak specifically to that...but it's a solid macro lens. It definitely won't give you the 1:1 ratio that the 90mm will, but at 200mm it still delivers a great, close-focused image and the versatility of having that option in a more traditional telephoto zoom is super nice.

[@CinematoPhoto]

@joshrexford I am also considering getting a 2x telecomverter with it so that I don't have to carry a 200-400 type lens and with teleconverter 1:1 macro seems possible

[@TheRAWoutcast]

This was a great video

[@stevenwaldstein2249]

FYI - the Sony 135mm GM is a great lens but it’s only f/1.8 and not f/1.4. Canon’s version is the same. I’ve got both and bought this lens also. Very satisfied with what it offers and I’m just a stills shooter. Thank you and take care.

[@joshrexford]

Ah yes, my bad there - thanks for that clarification!

[@dukecha]

Subscribed! Thanks for the thoughts on the 70-200 f/4. The Mark 1 version has been on my radar for the longest time and I never pulled the trigger simply because my work rarely requires a 70-200mm.

[@joshrexford]

So glad it was helpful! I was in a similar boat honestly, hadn’t used a 70-200 in years but when this mark ii came out it felt like it checked the boxes I needed and it’s been a great purchase.

[@gene877]

Do we really need nearly three minutes of biography and build up on a ten minute review of the product?