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Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS

The lens that established Sony's pro telephoto credibility — still excellent optically and heavily used in the secondhand and budget-pro market. The GM II is dramatically lighter and focuses faster, making the original mainly attractive now for price-conscious buyers who don't mind the extra bulk.

Starting from
£1939 new
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Value & Depreciation
£2500
Launch price
→
£1939
Today
=
22%
Value drop
Over ~10 years, this camera has cost roughly £56/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2016
Lens Type
Zoom
Focal Length
70–200mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Compatible Mount
Sony FE
Filter Size
77mm
Dimensions
88mm x 200mm
Weight
1480g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Ring SSM + dual linear motor hybrid system
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
11
Magnification
0.25x
Min. Focus Distance
0.96m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
8.2
Street
4.9
Travel
4.9
Wedding & Events
8.7
Filmmaking
6.6
Documentary
6.9
Sports & Action
8.0
Landscape
6.3
Wildlife
6.4
Casual
4.6
Food
6.2
Macro
5.6
Architecture
6.3
Underwater
5.9
✅ Great For
💍
Wedding & Events 8.7 Strong on focal length, optical quality and autofocus.
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Portrait 8.2 Strong on optical quality, focal length and autofocus.
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Sports & Action 8.0 Strong on autofocus, focal length and optical quality. The original pro-grade 70-200mm f/2.8, still excellent optically at a lower price than the GM II.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
📷
Casual 4.6 Held back by focal length and portability.
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Street 4.9 Held back by portability.
✈️
Travel 4.9 Held back by portability and focal length.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS