Sony 70-200mm F4 G II - Sony's Most Versatile Lens

Full review of the Sony 70-200mm F4 G II with lots of video footage on the A6700 & FX3. Including wildlife videography, image quality, sharpness, bokeh, flaring, focus breathing, value and recommendations.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
0:00 - Sample Footage
1:15 - Intro
2:22 - Teleconverters
3:58 - Wildlife Video
5:58 - Autofocus
7:24 - Stabilization
8:07 - Macro
9:09 - Focus Breathing
9:20 - Flares
9:39 - Bokeh
10:07 - Build Quality & Design
12:15 - Pricing
12:47 - Recommendations
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[@PhotoGearFun]

Thanks so much for the review! I'm ok with f/4 versus f/2.8 as I don't really shoot portraits. The macro capabilities look pretty good the AF issue with birds is too bad though. Are you at Yates Mill for this video intro by any chance? Looks like a great spot.

[@LukeAntunes]

Great review. Thanks for sharing!

[@Josh_Sattin]

You're welcome. Thanks for watching!

[@kevinl8791]

Have you tried the FX3 + Sony 70-200 g2 with TC x1.4? Would it be sharper? Great review btw, thanks

[@evrythingis1]

Do you normally use auto-focus tracking when shooting video stopped down to F8?

[@frankfountain7680]

Do you think the AF for birds would be better with an A7riva?

[@hipfonts]

Beautiful footage, but it seems like because of the teleconverter it seems not sharp or detailed. Perhaps if you're doing wildlife, then it's best to go for the 100-400mm sony.

[@lorenzo4262]

Nice review.Have you tried now the 70-200 f2.8 GM2? if yes, for shooting (not video) at 200mm, is so better the GM2? and using it wigh tc1.4x?

[@Josh_Sattin]

Unfortunately I have not tried the 70-200 GM II.

[@adamgoodman3159]

Let's do a shootout with the 2.8 soon!

[@artemartem5336]

Thanks! Please make review of Nisi Athena lens

[@Josh_Sattin]

You're welcome. I'd love to test out those lenses.

[@networm64]

I'm wondering if that AI cheap is doing anything as you say for video it's like the previous generation bodies and way behind Canon. Are you sure you were selecting the mode between birds/animals/insects correctly? It's pain to change it frequently though!

[@Josh_Sattin]

Yes, I even tried several modes on the same subject. I’m not sure if you are familiar with my channel but I have extensively tested almost every Canon and Sony camera that has come out in the past few years.

[@MarineX]

I feel so conflicted. I own the 28-135mm PZ. Is there a lens that's like 100-300 or something? I feel like if I buy this lens I'll be supporting duplicating efforts

[@Josh_Sattin]

I hear you! Check out the 100-400mm GM. I am in the same situation in the Canon world since I own a 24-70 and 100-500. I haven't personally purchased a 70-200. It all depends on what you shoot though.

[@animegeek6118]

You get 100-300mm with this lens on apsc without even needing to use a TC. Unless your gonna use a x2 your wasting money.

[@BrandonTalbot]

I know it's a different brand but I LOVE my RF 70-200f4. I've never felt like I've needed to upgrade.

[@loudandclearmedia]

Same here. The RF 70-200f4 is a little weapon, and it's mind blowing how it can fit in a small belt pouch.