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March 2024

Sony FE 70-200mm F4 Macro G OSS II - ₹1,79,990

- Hoshang Billimoria

Super telezoom

Inside the Box

✓ Lens

✓ Lens hood (ALC-SH176), petal shape

✓ Lens front cap (ALC-F72S)

✓ Lens rear cap (ALC-R1EM)

✓ Warranty card 

The 70 – 200 mm focal range has been a favourite for photographers seeking quality telephoto zooms. For professionals, a fixed aperture of 2.8 across the zoom range is attractive; however, for enthusiasts and amateurs, the bulk of such lenses and their high prices act as a deterrent. The 70 -200 mm F4 comes in useful here. Sony has had a 70 – 200 mm f 4 for several years; it was now time to upgrade it and therefore the new 70 – 200 mm f 4 Macro G OSS II. The new lens promises better image quality, better autofocus, closer focusing, improved image stabilisation and macro capabilities all in a smaller and lighter design.

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