Lenses, 70-200mm F2.8 G SAL70200G | Sony ALCSH0006, LCL60AM, LCL90AM

A mode, 1/60 sec., F11, ISO 100, Daylight white balance

Telephoto zoom

70–200mm F2.8 G SAL70200G

G Lenses

Sony G Lenses are an exceptional breed.They inherit a distinguished pedigree from the original Minolta® lens line, with industry-leading Sony design and quality assurance

extraordinary presence at in-focus areas, smoothly dissolving to luscious out-of-focus rendering that can provide a beautiful foundation for captivating photographic art.Their handling is

At 70 mm

		100
	(%)	80
	(%)	60
	Contrast	60
	Contrast	40
		20

Distance from center of image (mm)

ED glass

At 200 mm

		100
	(%)	80
	(%)	60
	Contrast	60
	Contrast	40
		20

Distance from center of image (mm)

Four ED glass elements effectively suppress aberration Constant F2.8 maximum aperture

Outstanding sharpness and contrast throughout the zoom range SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) for fast, quiet autofocus operation Circular aperture for attractive defocusing

Focus hold and focus range switches offer precision focusing control

The range from 70 to 200 millimeters is where much of the telephoto action occurs.The ability to cover that range with a constant F2.8 aperture affords some significant photographic advantages, and the outstanding clarity and contrast offered by the SAL70200G multiplies those advantages many times over.Although the large F2.8 maximum aperture does make it easier to create beautifully defocused backgrounds, there are important advantages for shooting moving subjects as well. Larger apertures—often referred to as “fast” as well as “bright”—allow you to use faster shutter speeds to achieve

technology added to push their performance to the forefront of twenty-first century photography. G Lenses impart a visual elegance to every aspect of the images they produce:

extraordinary too, with intimate operation and response that seamlessly connect the process of taking photographs to the photographer’s imagination.

Spatial frequency	Max. aperture			F8 aperture
		R	T	R	T
10 line pairs/mm
10 line pairs/mm
30 line pairs/mm
30 line pairs/mm

R: Radial values T: Tangential values

equivalent exposure, making it possible to capture motion that might end up as a blur with a slower lens.The SAL70200G does it all with characteristic G Lens refinement and class.

•Weight (approx): 1340 g

•Dimensions (Dia. x L): 87 x 196.5 mm

•Max. magnification ratio: 0.21x

•Tripod mount supplied