NEW Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 II MONSTER Review - Worth It?!

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  • Discover the New Sony 70-200 f/2.8 ii G Master test review - A LIGHT Monster!!
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    00:00 Overview 70-200 f/2.8
    01:50 On the field shooting to test
    10:00 Don't miss the cool photos! More testing!
    20:44 Review of the lens post shoot

Komentáře • 203

  • @cindyrosen8170
    @cindyrosen8170 Před 2 lety +3

    Another great episode! Really love when you explain your settings. It’s so helpful!

  • @RollingChi4life
    @RollingChi4life Před 2 lety +2

    Always learning something interesting or new when your videos drop! Also I hope you had an amazing birthday with your family!

  • @johnrodriguez3133
    @johnrodriguez3133 Před rokem +1

    I love your excitement throughout the video! Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experience

  • @dragonuv65
    @dragonuv65 Před 2 lety +8

    I was saving up for the V1... but now after seeing this and Jared Polin's review, I'm going for this. I rented the original 70-200 for a trip to AZ and I remember it just being so heavy to lug around. I got amazing shots with it, but it was a formidable lens to handle.

  • @jordanmartinez191
    @jordanmartinez191 Před 2 lety +1

    je kiff les tests d'objectifs ! top tes vidéos, keep going man !

  • @RyanZNO
    @RyanZNO Před 2 lety +22

    When you casually lay $10k worth of gear in a puddle 😱

  • @waqarahmedlashari398
    @waqarahmedlashari398 Před 2 lety +1

    Happiest Birthday Brother 🥳🤩🥳
    I always love to see your videos and photography on CZcams or Instagram!
    Keep up the good work and may you have many more!
    Love from Pakistan ❤️

  • @detaildivision
    @detaildivision Před 2 lety +35

    Love the video, your interaction with the guy smoking is how every interaction with people in life should be

  • @GaryJahman
    @GaryJahman Před 2 lety +7

    I needed to hear that "whooohooo" in the beginning twice haha
    such a good energy!

  • @photoreviewed-com
    @photoreviewed-com Před 2 lety

    Thanks for so many samples, happy to share it!

  • @l1ev-287
    @l1ev-287 Před 2 lety +2

    Your videos and photos are just a blast. Incredibly beautiful. We don't have such a thing, imagine, you are being watched from Russia, in a town in deep Siberia. I had to use a translator, keep shooting, it's gorgeous😉

  • @benjiwill
    @benjiwill Před 2 lety +15

    I used the V1 as a work horse for a few years on events and what not, it was great but i'd often try and avoid it for anything casual or creative because of the weight, it was just annoying (but got fantastic shots).
    SOOO happy with the V2, the weight is honestly the biggest reason i switched over. No regrets, it is a premium priced lens, but if using for paid gigs I wouldn't hesitate to get it. :D

  • @christianwhan9935
    @christianwhan9935 Před 2 lety +1

    just bought mk ii! I went down to B&H in Manhattan and tried both! Hands down mk II won! It is so much lighter and the auto focus is sooooo fast! I am so excited for it to be shipped to me! Thank you for this review.

  • @bwest6275
    @bwest6275 Před 2 lety +4

    Sony is killing it. Superb lens, and superb A1. Together….beast mode 😈

  • @ConceptNewEra
    @ConceptNewEra Před 2 lety

    Yoooo love seeing your experience with this new lens, I’m very tempted to buy it ! 💯✔️🔥

  • @PapeSan
    @PapeSan Před 2 lety +9

    Super video comme d'habitude ! ;)

  • @bikecommuter24
    @bikecommuter24 Před 2 lety +2

    that is an awesome lens I was watching Miguel Quiles on Alpha Universe and he said something to the effect that cameras and lenses are so advanced now they are waiting for the photographer to take the shot. I also liked how he said he can spend more time on the creative side rather than working on the technical side.

    • @wingcreator
      @wingcreator Před 2 lety

      It is not completely true. The 70200GM2 can shoot closer at 0.4m @ 70mm which is a practical and creative feature. The lighter weight helps photographers' heath (ok, Miguel shoots mostly in a studio where 50mm / 85mm / 135mm are perfect for him). Tools are still important to photographers to create great creative works.

  • @jliang70
    @jliang70 Před 2 lety +3

    Yes, this is one Sony lens I will save up for. I have the Tamron 70-180mm for about a year now. I have watched the comparison between this lens and Tamron, this is only 200g more than the Tamron and I think I can handle it.

  • @MrsCap2
    @MrsCap2 Před 2 lety +1

    Awesome ! Just dropped my version one to shop to pre-order new one 😊 can’t to go for hike in alpes with it 🤩🤩

  • @Jai3405
    @Jai3405 Před 2 lety +1

    I've been waiting for a video from Pierre and finally got one.... lots of Love from India

  • @naturallymitch
    @naturallymitch Před rokem +1

    That shot at 17:20 is actually insane with the water reflection in the bokeh!!

  • @Shawn-nd6ew
    @Shawn-nd6ew Před 2 lety +7

    Rocking that new lens nice work, you just whipped up better photos in 10 minutes than I have in my collections.

  • @fullyfit179
    @fullyfit179 Před rokem

    Wow!!!!!! Your pictures are absolutely amazing!!!

  • @SvetlinVelinov
    @SvetlinVelinov Před 2 lety

    Definitely my next lence! Thanks for the review!

  • @Navodk
    @Navodk Před 2 lety +5

    Im a youtuber mainly focused on travel videography . And i have experienced the older 2.8 lens is too heavy that u cant take hand held shots perfectly evenif the video quality is so great. So i have decided to go ahead with the f4 version... 😁😁 but now,im gonna go ahead with the second gen f2.8 version...

  • @digitalx3136
    @digitalx3136 Před 2 lety

    Another great video bro!

  • @evanrossow6150
    @evanrossow6150 Před 2 lety +2

    Definitely looking into picking up the new version

  • @bigazzu
    @bigazzu Před rokem

    cool shots those are. great job!
    wondering what percent do you put the zebra on?

  • @Iamlostinasia
    @Iamlostinasia Před 2 lety

    Those photos are on fire again!!🔥👏🏼

  • @Jmr2332
    @Jmr2332 Před 2 lety +4

    Nice! I have the heavy version and I love it.

  • @jaysondairo
    @jaysondairo Před 7 měsíci

    Nice..you mentioned that the image quality looks the same with prime lense 50 mm f1.2? I just wonder if this is a good portrait lense to use..

  • @movieman2009
    @movieman2009 Před 2 lety

    If you had to choose between the Sony 70-200 GM mark ii and the Sony 100-400 GM. Say you have the Sony 1.4X teleconverter as an option ?

  • @DarrellYoung
    @DarrellYoung Před 2 lety +1

    I like the plain lens hood. Will the new lens hood fit on the old lens?

  • @ZoltanF1LH
    @ZoltanF1LH Před 2 lety +2

    Great vid Pierre thanks for this. I must say the funny thing is that I like the photos more before you apply the presets to them 😅
    I know creative freedom and we all like different things so it's all good, but still funny 🙂

  • @LandRoverDrive
    @LandRoverDrive Před měsícem

    I see you set your iso to Auto when running around? Can I ask why, and is have you set it to a max iso within the auto setting? Best, Simon 🇳🇴

  • @terryjstudios
    @terryjstudios Před 11 měsíci +1

    Please share the camera you were using for the behind-the-scene doing streets shooting?

  • @rex8607
    @rex8607 Před 2 lety

    Pierre I just suscribed love you vids. What do you use to record while you are shooting? is it a go pro? thanks

  • @ronangsr
    @ronangsr Před 2 lety

    I have the A1, how to you make the screen flash black when you take a pic ? Thanks

  • @starskymedia
    @starskymedia Před 2 lety +1

    Can you test this lens with the 1.4x magnifier? Great review!

  • @sliceoflife6289
    @sliceoflife6289 Před 2 lety

    hi Pierre! i like u so much man ! u doing good ! i just curious about which gear are you using for that video . i mean gopro or phone ? i know u taking photo with sony but i wanna know which camera you using for taking that vlog ? thanks

  • @kefkapalazzo1
    @kefkapalazzo1 Před rokem

    Just copped this. Can’t wait for it to come in the mail.

  • @526vt5
    @526vt5 Před 4 měsíci

    is it a good start for a beginner like me to buy an A7R3 now? Only shooting pictures.

  • @dipont311
    @dipont311 Před 2 lety +1

    thank you for the thorough hands on review, lighter is a BIG plus, not to mention the bokeh and autofocus...

  • @evilscientress
    @evilscientress Před 2 lety +25

    I ordered the mk I during the Sony summer cash back sale but my local photo store somehow lost my order so in the end I didn't get it in time for the cash back and hence never got the lens. Now I'm really happy that that happened and I will definitely get the mk ii. Especially because they improved it in terms of video usage so much.

    • @BerserkeR_031
      @BerserkeR_031 Před 2 lety

      And now they need to release the 24-70 mk II :)

    • @thedownhilldiary115
      @thedownhilldiary115 Před 2 lety

      @@BerserkeR_031 please no! I just got mine 😂

    • @MonicaHolly143
      @MonicaHolly143 Před 2 lety

      @@thedownhilldiary115 damn, sigma's 24 70 is better

    • @wingcreator
      @wingcreator Před 2 lety

      @@BerserkeR_031 It was rumored at the same time as the 70200GM2 but didn't surface. Hope it will come out before Q2 2022?

  • @swanstudios2018
    @swanstudios2018 Před 2 lety

    Fark Yeah! Happy belated!!!

  • @philanderearglephotography1912

    You're making this look fun. I'm gonna have to go try some street photography now.

  • @davithelion
    @davithelion Před 10 měsíci

    i love this lens i use the mk2 for covering events just for videos with the fx3 is my fav lens with the 24-70 mk2 is the best small fast kit

  • @TomO-rw2xd
    @TomO-rw2xd Před rokem

    Hey Pierre, great content as usual. I know they are different beasts, but if you had to have the 70-200 gm II OR the 50mm 1.2 gm only, which one would you choose?

  • @Bobsmithabc
    @Bobsmithabc Před 2 lety

    Looks amazing! What are your zebras set at?

  • @limagepicture9023
    @limagepicture9023 Před 2 lety

    Pierre = big Child 😀
    Refreshing Review 🙏🏾

  • @boyden1987
    @boyden1987 Před 2 lety +14

    Imagine being Orange Car Guy and discovering that Pierre has been stalking you all day

  • @Ivanbuscus
    @Ivanbuscus Před 2 lety

    Does anyone know when they are restocking more of those lens?

  • @discodan1592
    @discodan1592 Před 2 lety

    Happy birthday🎂🥳🎉🎈🎁🎊🎂

  • @photosbyant
    @photosbyant Před 2 lety +10

    Showing all the different abilities with street photography was a great way to show off the lens!

  • @dannyyy1233
    @dannyyy1233 Před rokem

    Please excuse my ignorance but is he editing the pictures on the computer afterwards to make them look a lot more vibrant, colorful or is that done though the camera?

  • @jameswang1809
    @jameswang1809 Před 2 lety

    i like your vid so much!

  • @Youssef.Belhadj
    @Youssef.Belhadj Před 2 lety

    Love you ❤️ from Tunisia 🇹🇳

  • @ttown1376
    @ttown1376 Před 2 lety

    Does anyone know what that clip is he clips his camera to on his backpack strap?

  • @sarkasaa
    @sarkasaa Před 2 lety

    my 70-200 f4 is plenty for me :)
    also, happy birthday!

  • @luma3163
    @luma3163 Před 2 lety +5

    My new 70-200 MKII weights 1.260gr. Without caps, lens hood and tripod mount itˋs 1.050gr.

  • @boyz5822
    @boyz5822 Před 2 lety

    every shot can be a wallpaper!!!

  • @schoeferfilm
    @schoeferfilm Před 2 lety

    It would be a perfect tele lens for me and my fx6 😉👍🏻 best cinematic greetings from germany

  • @thomasploner9424
    @thomasploner9424 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice for all the guys getting their 70-200 now! No need to switch for the users of the current ones IMHO (very sharp still and it's a portrait lens for the majority - I had to tone down on sharpness often because it was too crisp ). But the tripod collar is not compatible with arca Swiss mounts - why for heavens sake 😐

    • @wingcreator
      @wingcreator Před 2 lety

      Just by a Kirk Arca-Swiss foot for Sony 70-200 GM1/2 / 100400GM. It costs extra but at least better than locking "moving" plates! I agree the original brands need to take a page from Tamron (been making Arca-Swiss) one for a while. However, do not by Leofoto (even though around half the price) but not locking tight enough for my 200600G.

  • @drummingspain207
    @drummingspain207 Před 2 lety +1

    Have the mk I and it’s awesome. Never really thought about the weight as I came from the Canon 300 f2.8. If it were lighter would I prefer it? Of course. But would I ever think of upgrading? Absolutely not ;)

  • @kevinpaterson6052
    @kevinpaterson6052 Před rokem

    Is camera safe in downtown Chicago?

  • @delMonte301
    @delMonte301 Před 2 lety

    Excellent video

  • @shadman19299
    @shadman19299 Před rokem

    How can I get all those presets?

  • @KenToney
    @KenToney Před 2 lety +2

    Should be awesome with A1, got my A1 last week

  • @evan
    @evan Před 2 lety +45

    The biggest downside of the v1 is just how colossally heavy he is so the decrease in 400g makes this so hard to ignore

    • @wingcreator
      @wingcreator Před 2 lety +3

      Also finally can use the 1.4 / 2.0x perfectly. The v1 is just acceptable with 1.4x (that was still not perfect in terms of AF. The 0.4m min focus @ 70mm is just insanely cool for those rush shots when you cannot change the lens fast enough but want to shoot close.

  • @YouSoerenTube
    @YouSoerenTube Před 2 lety +2

    I always see these black and white monster lenses for Sony and think damn, I really want such a thing, this is what the pros use. And then I look into my shelf and see my Fuji 50-140 F2.8 which is basically the same, when you add the sensor crop and then I'm happy again. Sometimes I still wish I could afford a whole Sony gear set, but then again I love the fuji xt4 for the quick dials and I tried my GFs Alpha 7 II and didn't get too warm with it. But I feel like Sony pictures just look more details, sharper and just overall better, or people are just a lot better at editing than I am

    • @wingcreator
      @wingcreator Před 2 lety +1

      What put me off with Fuji APS-C system is that its high-end bodies alone cost more than an A7III (which is still a fine camera). When a FF gets better at high ISO. Also, Sony lenses are getting better and better! Why pay more for APS-C sensor system?

    • @YouSoerenTube
      @YouSoerenTube Před 2 lety +2

      @@wingcreator Like I said, I couldn't get along with Sony. Also the price difference is not much, the XT4 with kit lens is like 2000€ and the A7III with kit is like 1950€. The top sony lenses are a lot more expensive than the top fuji lenses. All Sony red badge G master lenses are 1800€ and more up until 2200€. The 8-16mm Fuji is the most expensive "normal" lens at 1600€ and nearly all others are much cheaper. I don't know, the Fuji was my first camera and I like it a lot. Could be different if I went for Sony first, who knows.

    • @hans6304
      @hans6304 Před rokem

      @@YouSoerenTube great points. Try to rent a Sony A7iii or get a used one. Might be a great start with the Sony ecosystem and the many third party lenses. Best wishes.

  • @JanThomasPettersen
    @JanThomasPettersen Před 2 lety +3

    Great! I have to admit I was also hoping it would be a bit smaller. Like the new Canon 70-200mm. But lighter is more important.

    • @KgerShyang
      @KgerShyang Před 2 lety +6

      Internal zoom vs external zoom....

    • @wingcreator
      @wingcreator Před 2 lety

      Canon RF is a joke, yeah shorter but cut the back end. So it cannot use 1.4 / 2.0x which is very important for shooting sports and traveling. A Canon HK ambassador said this is not important and said one can always corp with EOS R5 , did he not think about all those sports shooters? Lastly, he insulted me that I do not know how to use lenses (I was a Canon shooter for 30+ years)! So good when the 70200GM2 came out and my belief is right). Canon really cares, NOT. If you want a shorter and lighter lens, get Tamron 70-300 or Sony 70-300G.

  • @Beanso
    @Beanso Před 2 lety

    Making a trip to Chicago the first of December!! Hope to see you out and about shooting !!! If you need a skateboarding subject hit me up 🤙 I bought a canon m200 and could use a few tips

  • @pixelyourmoment5255
    @pixelyourmoment5255 Před 2 lety +2

    Thanks to this review, I sold my 70-200 OSS I for 2100 USD and picked up this new model! thanks Pierre

    • @wingcreator
      @wingcreator Před 2 lety

      You did well with the V1. V2 is amazing!

  • @sidharthm5527
    @sidharthm5527 Před 2 lety

    70-200 is always 😍

  • @pistolasphoto5674
    @pistolasphoto5674 Před rokem

    I got the beast, yes it’s really expensive, but it performs out of space 🚀 Sharpness over the top. Highly recommended! Imagine: you take shots with one hand without breaking your arm 😆

  • @Ali.lraqi313
    @Ali.lraqi313 Před 2 lety

    What is the price of the lens and who can get it? You are artistic and love photography🥰😍😁👏

  • @adamg4270
    @adamg4270 Před 2 lety

    I love your Content but also your Jacket!

  • @anthonyaam
    @anthonyaam Před 2 lety

    Hello Thanks for this cool video and review, I can’t wait to receive my 🤩🤩 😍😍

  • @JoanAvilez
    @JoanAvilez Před 2 lety

    I’m waiting on that 24-70 f2.8 to get a version 2

  • @eyyzzz.photography3553

    I just started with photography sir, you should let me have the old lens if you don’t mind 🙏 I currently have the a7iii and 85mm sigma 🙏🙏🙏 god bless you!

  • @mhilhamh970
    @mhilhamh970 Před 2 lety

    Love you❤️from indonesia🇮🇩

  • @GraphiKida
    @GraphiKida Před 2 lety +1

    fan from india brother soon im going to start vlog like you

  • @b3mpgaming689
    @b3mpgaming689 Před 2 lety

    Love you bro 🥰🥰🥰

  • @ldefranchi
    @ldefranchi Před 2 lety +1

    I just missed the test shot while you are on a moving bike, hands-off, and holding the 70-200mm 2.8! haha great video Pierre! Cheers!

  • @munmi21
    @munmi21 Před 2 lety +1

    Previously I had decided to buy 135mm lens, but after this new release, I’m really confused. Should I go for 70-200 or 135 ?! Please help!

    • @luma3163
      @luma3163 Před 2 lety +2

      I own the two lenses. The 135 is a killer lens. But so is the new 70-200. Different lenses… price, size, weight, zoom or prime?

  • @manvendradixit1873
    @manvendradixit1873 Před 2 lety +1

    hlo brother! big fan ❤️

  • @karstennewell7570
    @karstennewell7570 Před 2 lety

    Hey Pieere! I love street photography videos! What city was this shot in??

    • @shawn4900
      @shawn4900 Před rokem

      Definitely Chicago. Think he lives there

  • @wakeupnyc718
    @wakeupnyc718 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice video and shots . 3K almost for the lens but I can see why lol

  • @deepseaslay6294
    @deepseaslay6294 Před 2 lety +1

    V2 for sure

  • @chazdykes7397
    @chazdykes7397 Před 10 měsíci +1

    I own the V1 and I have used the V2. Honestly it's only about a pound lighter and has a aperture ring. Other than that, the difference between them won't be noticed in real world working conditions. You can get a V1 from $1850 to $1999. So I cant justify the $800 difference in price at this point. It's great that Sony revamped this lens but don't get caught up in the hype. Is the V2 a great lens, yes. Is it worth upgrading? for me, no.

  • @damianwojcikiewicz3951

    I love your vids cause when I start to watch it I feel how my mind and body is in your world. You’re so positive! I feel like a little kid with every video you share! First - coffee, second - your vid 😂☕️

  • @PlanetXtreme
    @PlanetXtreme Před 2 lety

    11:20 you got Joe Gatto!

  • @billimono4480
    @billimono4480 Před 2 lety +1

    WTFFFFFF ITS OUT ALREADY? YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYY WHAT ABOUT THE 24-70 II?

  • @maszekmeans
    @maszekmeans Před 2 lety +1

    This is INSANE

  • @pierrenj79
    @pierrenj79 Před 2 lety

    Greetings from one pierre to the other 😁

  • @sumetjantakum
    @sumetjantakum Před 2 lety

    wowwww amazing

  • @apexyao8931
    @apexyao8931 Před 2 lety +1

    I’m sold! Sony, just take my money!

  • @roguergarcia5133
    @roguergarcia5133 Před 2 lety +1

    is there a lot of different of image quality comparing with the old one? i cant see it in just video

    • @roguergarcia5133
      @roguergarcia5133 Před 2 lety +1

      just bought the old version of 70200 and i dont know now, if cancel the order and wait this mark 2 comes out or just keep the old version

    • @Nine.siixxx
      @Nine.siixxx Před 9 měsíci

      Did you end up getting the v1?

    • @roguergarcia5133
      @roguergarcia5133 Před 9 měsíci

      @@Nine.siixxx yeah i got It 1 yesr ago

  • @g.andradelopes
    @g.andradelopes Před 2 lety

    show... meu sonho um equipamento legal assim, passeio top, fotos lindas...

  • @mohammadjv2414
    @mohammadjv2414 Před 2 lety

    For a second i got a heart attack 2:02