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Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II

A major upgrade over the original — adds true 0.5x macro capability, much faster autofocus, and stays compact and light. A favourite lightweight telephoto alternative to the f/2.8 GM for travel and event work.

Starting from
£1549 new
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Value & Depreciation
£1750
Launch price
→
£1549
Today
=
11%
Value drop
Over ~3 years, this camera has cost roughly £67/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2023
Lens Type
Zoom
Focal Length
70–200mm
Aperture
f/4
Compatible Mount
Sony FE
Filter Size
72mm
Dimensions
72mm x 149mm
Weight
794g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Four XD Linear Motors
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.5x (native, 1.0x with 2x teleconverter)
Min. Focus Distance
0.26m

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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
7.6
Street
5.6
Travel
5.7
Wedding & Events
8.6
Filmmaking
7.2
Documentary
7.5
Sports & Action
8.2
Landscape
6.2
Wildlife
7.0
Casual
5.6
Food
7.8
Macro
7.5
Architecture
6.0
Underwater
8.0
✅ Great For
💍
Wedding & Events 8.6 Strong on focal length, autofocus and optical quality.
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Sports & Action 8.2 Strong on autofocus, focal length and burst-speed support. Fast, light and versatile telephoto zoom for events and action.
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Underwater 8.0 Strong on focal length, autofocus and optical quality.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
🌆
Street 5.6 Workable, but most alternatives do this better.
📝 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 Macro G OSS II