Don't Buy This Lens Unless... | Sony 70-200 F/2.8 GM II Review

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[sehemunzuri]

Looking after your uploads very much, keep creating the great work 👍

[rajeevbashetty]

This is an amazing lens! I use it with a 2 X TC for bird and wildlife photography with results comparable to 100-400 5.6.
The three customisable buttons on the lens basically works for only one function, not separate functions for each button the way you mentioned. Please correct me if I wrong.

Overall informative video 👍

[familyjunk]

Nice job Peter. Love your review, just the right amount of fun with seriousness! Very well done.

[frankpaulschulte]

Thanks, nice vid. I‘d say that for most people, the Sony 70-200 F4 G lense is a nice way cheaper alternative to the GM. If you don‘t need the open aperture of 2.8 in a zoom lense.

[loudandclearmedia]

I'm rocking the version 1 of this lens for a few years now. Don't use it often enough to justify "upgrading" to the new one, but I do love using mine when It's needed. I really have no complaints...it's great.

[mikemade_]

So I've owned this lens for a little over a year now and typically use it with my Alpha 1 and it is hands down my favorite lens in my kit. I think it's a tie in versatility with the 24-70mm when it comes to photo's and is equally as good in video! If you have the budget and are in the market for a 70-200 this is definitely the lens you want to get! If you don't have the budget then save up for this because it's worth it!

[amnforge]

I've had this since Christmas and it's my favorite by a mile. I like my 24-70gm2 but I don't love it like the 70-200gm2. Something that not many people mention is the weight. It's 1045g. The original 70-200gm weighs 1480grams! Better image and shaving off almost 30% of the weight from the original is amazing. It's really a joy to shoot with. In my bag I always carry the 24-70gm2, 70-200gm2, 200-600G, and the 2x teleconverter (compatible with the 70-200 and 200-600. The Teleconverter is great for birding and taking photos of the moon but pretty much useless for most anything else).

[perholm]

Love your reviews of cameras and optics! Not only factual and informative but also with a twinkle in the eye....

[elliotfletcher]

It's understandable that many view glass from an economy perspective; there are comparable lenses with comparable sharpness. And a premium price tag like this deters many from investing in a product like this. However, if you love the hobby and want to invest in the gear, why not? I'm not a professional musician, and I don't make any money from my guitar playing.. yet I've invested in the highest quality instruments over time. Simply because it's pleasing to me, and I have a huge appreciation for craftsmanship. I will likely never make a dime from photography; but this lens is on my purchase list when I'm able to do so.

[DrWasim]

Absolutely love your channel man, been supporting it from the start. I really hope it becomes one of the best camera channels on YouTube! Would love to see you do more collaborations with YouTubers, in the states. Like a potato jet, especially Casey from camera, conspiracies in Canada.

[HakonOddsson]

Love it… use it for sport mainly soccer in low light (indoor and outdoor) with a6400… it is fantastic… did use Tamron 70-180mm 2.8 but it had hard time focusing in tracking mode with fast action and some noise from motors and more failed photos… have not used the 70-200 jet for video as I don’t have a videocamera… but the 70-200mm ii is worth every penny even though I am not getting paid for my photos. I am a filmmaker but photogarphy is my hobby.

[bigshotmedia]

You have a great channel and a great attitude to my friend. Hey from Vegas!!

[mikenoone]

I am in love with this lens. Took it off my camera maybe twice since I got it at release. Don’t really need it honestly, but man it’s a satisfying purchase for me. Also great video peter, as always. 👌

[Squidpaws-]

Such valuable info as always @Peter Lindgren, thank you! I bought a used f4 about a month ago and so happy with it. Of course the f2.8 would be great, but I think you're correct in saying if the lens is not going to pay for itself then I don't need it... I still want it though lol 😂

[johnd]

The buttons are not individually customizable, just FYI. You program one function and all 3 buttons do that function.

[gilcarag]

I was actually looking to buy the 100-400GM for a trip to Yellowstone this summer with possibly the Tc 1.4x. But the 70-200GMII can be used with the TC2x and is significantly lighter than the 100-400mm. Can also be used as a portrait lens without the TC attached (a portrait lens is also in my buy list) so quite versatile. The «only » issue is the price. The TC is not cheap either….

[malcomowenflood]

Congrats on 600k subs Peter! You earned everyone of them man! Appreciate the content!

[HobbiesHire]

Great job on the video Peter! Thanks for making it.

[DarqueSyde]

This is the next lens I am purchasing. Looking forward to getting some amazing shots with it! Great video!

[YrsaClicks]

mine just arrived today, so excited, great video!!