Over the past decade, Sony has made incredible strides in both the photography and cinema world. Their products have blurred the lines between the two markets. Both of their stills and cinema-focused cameras have slowly become interchangeable, in some cases. Today, the competition heats up as a new lens is revealed. The Sony FE 70-200mm GM OSS II is an upgrade to the original zoom with some all-new internals. Sony isn’t the oldest Japanese camera manufacturer, yet it has grown into a behemoth that encompasses a wide range of electronics. From cameras and lenses to media storage, gaming consoles, televisions, and even biotech and robotics, Sony has ingrained itself into the everyday lives of technological society. It’s hard to look at this new lens announcement as anything other than a blip on their corporate radar, but on its own, the new FE 70-200mm gives us an idea of the direction Sony is taking with its lens development. Spoiler alert: it’s heavy on the autofocus. The New Generation The 15th G Master lens to be released, the new Sony FE 70-200mm II may seem like a simple update of the original. But it has a range of features that set it apart from its predecessor. The addition of a lighter body, an improved coating, updated glass elements, easier manual focus, and autofocus motors, allows for this new zoom lens to stand on its own. Internally, Sony has removed two extra-low dispersion elements from the original optical design, reducing the weight to...
Published By: CineD - Wednesday, 13 October, 2021