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Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 G OSS

A long-serving, well-reviewed compact telephoto zoom — valued for size and weight versus the f/2.8 GM. The original generation, since joined by a smaller, macro-capable 'G OSS II' — this one lacks teleconverter support and an aperture ring, which distinguishes it clearly from the newer version.

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£1055 new
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Core
Released
2013
Lens Type
Zoom
Focal Length
70–200mm
Aperture
f/4
Compatible Mount
Sony FE
Filter Size
72mm
Dimensions
80mm x 175mm
Weight
840g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Dual linear motors
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.13x
Min. Focus Distance
1.0m

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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
7.2
Street
5.1
Travel
5.3
Wedding & Events
8.0
Filmmaking
6.5
Documentary
6.9
Sports & Action
7.5
Landscape
5.9
Wildlife
6.4
Casual
5.0
Food
4.8
Architecture
5.6
Underwater
5.3
✅ Great For
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Wedding & Events 8.0 Strong on focal length, autofocus and optical quality.
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Sports & Action 7.5 Strong on autofocus, focal length and optical quality. A compact, lightweight f/4 telephoto zoom for travel and everyday reach.
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Portrait 7.2 Strong on focal length, optical quality and autofocus.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Food 4.8 Held back by close focusing 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/4 G OSS