Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II Lens (Sony E)

Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II Lens (Sony E) Overview Nine years in the making, Sony has retooled their classic, workhorse telephoto zoom lens with the FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II , introducing performance upgrades in autofocus, stabilization, magnification, and sharpness while reducing both its length and size. Remaining a portable, workaday stalwart for events, sports, and portraiture, this latest iteration expands its capabilities into video and macro applications. From Manufacturer Sony 70-200mm f/4 G OSS II: Higher Quality, MORE Versatility! Introducing FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II | Sony | α Lens Improved Optical Performance The biggest change to the optical design of the lens is the introduction of a floating focusing element, enabling the lens’ high-resolution .5x “half-macro” magnification, shrinking the minimum focusing distance to 10.2″ at 70mm. This increased resolution is available across the entirety of the zoom range, as is the lens’ improved corner-to-corner sharpness. The lens features aspherical, Advanced Aspherical, Super Extra-low dispersion, and extra-low dispersion aspherical elements to reduce and suppress chromatic and spherical aberrations. Nano AR Coating II controls flare and ghosting, while the rounded, nine-blade diaphragm supplies the lens with its soft, smooth bokeh. Faster, Video-Optimized Autofocus Chief among the 70-200mm f/4 II’s enhancements is its faster, video-optimized autofocus system. Featuring 4 XD Linear motors, two for each