Glad to see that Sony actually cares about Gerald Undone's work and lends him their lenses to test review. I think this is one of the lens that Gerald couldn't talk about last time haha.
Love the combination of the lab/clinical examination and you three being out in the field testing it and sharing your thoughts right there at the moment. Keep it up Gerald, we love you work and it's of great use for us. Now I just need to sell some stuff to buy this lens!
The recent variety in content types is a breath of fresh air. I do prefer this one to the anamorphic one though - no filler chatter, which is something I've always appreciated on this channel.
Your reviews have become the best and most useful. It’s fantastic to see Sony finally offering lenses up to the quality of their sensors. It looks like this joins the newest 35mm GM, 135mm GM and 50mm GM as true top drawer glass. The fact its performance is optimized for video compared to those primes is a bonus. Thank you.
These recent colab’s have been pretty great. If this is part of your efforts to make your RUclips career more fun, have no fear. Moar intelligent audience would enjoy this clever mix :) and as always, thanks for your informative and fun videos !
I think this is your perfect format. Still having the talking head studio shots for the nerdy explanations, but doing more field tests and bringing in some guests for a second opinion 👌🏻 golden my man.
The additional comparison with the teleconverter is very helpful. I think it actually will give you a way to save weight and money if you sell both your existing 70-200 and 100-400. Thank you as always for your excellent videos.
Why do some shooters not understand the lens hoods helps you and use it, especially with flare shooting into the sun . I owned the version 1 of this lens and using the lens hood made a big difference. lol
The 70-200gm with 1.4xtc will retain lower aperture, better quality returns on your pictures and if paired with a 200-600mm the entire focal range of 70-840mm will be your best bet.
This channel is one of the best I’ve seen on RUclips, quality-wise. I watched this video till the end and gave it a thumbs-up though I have no interest in buying or experiencing this lense. It’s just that good haha. Keep it up Gerald.
I know that many people don't like to compare primes with zooms in their reviews. But what can be expected in terms of sharpness when putting the Sony GM 135mm 1.8 @ 2.8 next to this lease @ 135mm? Obviously the prime is going to be sharper (especially this 135mm one), I just wonder whether that's by a large degree or more on a reasonable side.
Thanks for the teleconverter comparison. I spent the afternoon digging around for tests on the old 70-200 with 2x thinking about replacing my sigma 100-400 and Tamron 70-180 with this and the tc. I'm just on an a9 so I'm curious how the sharpness comparison is with 24mp now. Fantastic review as always!
JUST FYI, mine just spontaneously had the Linear motors break inside because it turns off by tilting now and it wiggles around in their fierce. been less than a year. So checking about warranty for replacement
BRO! I LITERALLY bought a tamron 70 to 180 this post weekend because I didn’t want to spend the money on a 70 to 200 and a new version gets released right after. NOW IT DROPS!
I just bought a used but perfect copy of the MKl for a great price. I have no real complaints at all, not even about the weight, but this does sound very appealing.
Your reviews are in a class all their own. I so value your work on these kinds of videos -- thank you! I will probably pick this lens up at some point. I also really enjoy watching your other kinds of creative content as well and look forward to seeing what you make next.
THanks for the review. What really annoys me that the tripod collar is not fully removable. It would be so much lighter and easier to handle without the stuff sticked to the lens :(
For whatever reason, I feel like I can't find content looking at using this lens with the 1.4x Teleconverter. I'd love to see some content with that TC. I think 105-280 mm at F4 is a very useful range that more people should talk about. In APS-C mode that is 157-420 mm which I think can give you the range you need. Even when you look at something like the A7IV, there is a good bit of room to crop down from the full frame image.
Sharpness not reallt affected by 1.4. Perfectly usable and looking at 200% on screen yoy would not understand there is a TC attached. I'm sure if you lab test you will see some loss but that is physics. I'm pondering on the 2x converter vs cropping 1.4x I already have the 1.4 but not tested the 2x
Excellent video Gerald!!! I have the 70-200 Mk1 and love it but the older I get, the less I like the weight. This looks like a good enough improvement to warrant the upgrade. I'll still get good $$$ on the sale of my old one. Thanks!
Hell yaaassss!!👏🏽 Extremely useful and I was looking for a review like this to show the overall performance comparisons as well as the 2x teleconverter so thank you for that and well done! 🙌🏽📸
Super happy with my purchase! I’ll be using it on my new A7 IV. The weight or lack of it sold me as well! You wouldn’t think a pound was a big deal but it so is a big deal. I also just went with a 1.4 converter.
Thank you, Gerald. I have the mk I of this lens, and I was curious to hear your recommendation for upgrading. Besides the weight reduction, I didn't hear anything super compelling for me to upgrade, but I was wondering what other owners of the original version think about in terms of upgrade and what they find is important to them.
I have the A1, the mk 1 with and without the 1.4x teleconverter handled nicely for me at 10 fps in a low light no flash allowed event. The mark 1 also does pretty good for infrared photography on a converted camera I use. The one kilo savings, close focusing capabilities, and the ability to handle the AF of the A1 for the more demanding fps might be my reason for upgrading but I do have the 100-400 GM and 135 GM to assist.
I'd love to see Sony's take on Sigma's 35mm 1.2 They just released their 1.4 so it's not something we'll see for a long time but I love FAST wide angle lenses!
Thanks for the review. I was actually almost decided to brake the bank and buy this lens (Mark I) but as this Mark II is killing the game, I am breaking the bank even more to get my hand on it.
Thanks for the very informative info relating to the new version 2 of the Sony 70-200mm. As always your video was great. I’m getting one for sure but not getting rid of my Sony 100-400.
Oh wow! I always wanted a lens with this much reach. How cool! My 18-105 has a lot of focus breathing and can be frustrating. Thanks for bringing us this info Gerald. You are the man.
Gerald, I’m gonna give you a thumbs up already without watching it because I know this is gonna be a review I can trust. Now onto watching the review 😃
I was looking to get the 135GM for outdoor portraits. Would this zoom create those same dreamy portraits as the 135GM? It would be nice to have the extra flexibility of the zoom.
Curious why the monitor came out for photos?! Recording the screen?! And also...is the buffer that big on the A1 or was that the monitor somehow coming into play?! I have been holding off on buying the 70-200 because it was so old and now I am STOKED to pick this one up! Thanks a ton Gerald!
-buying Sony for the first time. So glad you review all the GM lenses. Your opinion is crucial to an educated decision making process. Thank you for doing what you do.
Awesome as usu…. G-Man did you know there is not a single video on RUclips that explains PQ and HLG. With all these new cameras coming out boasting that they have this feature could you please explain what and why it matters?
If we are using a 200 mm lens on a full frame camera , at what distance will a 1 mtr long diagonal placed rod / stick will occupy the full 35mm diagonal of frame ??
Hello, before i get this i wonder: Is this sharper then the Canon 70-200 mm ultrasonic IS II 2.8. I am so happy with it and use it only for video. Sure autofocus on the Sony would be nice but is it as sharp?
Чувак, это первое видео которое я смотрел на RUclips на скорости 0.7 😅 Ты очень быстро меняешь картинку. Спасибо за обзор. Можно ли использовать этот объектив для видео? Легко ли он зумируется, получается плавно, без рывков? на моем 24-105 не получается
Where the a1 shots in focus? I notice the eye box all over the place. I have that issue with mine and it never focuses correctly. Does canon have same problem?
i like the grading you did of the photoshoot... but yeah, great lens. I was waiting on this to come out so I can buy it. I did however just buy the 24-70GM and slightly regretting it since they're probably going to update it soon
Sony is most definitely going to update it very soon as 70200GM II and 2470GM II were rumored at the same time. So 2470GM II will most probably coming out soon with a weight of 650g and 4 motors???
@@wingcreator Oh yeah, it's getting updated soon which is why I'm slightly regret buying it a couple months ago but I needed it on my trip to Central and South America so had to get it and renting for that long wasn't worth it.
Glad to see that Sony actually cares about Gerald Undone's work and lends him their lenses to test review. I think this is one of the lens that Gerald couldn't talk about last time haha.
Canon should follow the example instead of only getting one R3 in Canada and giving it to a guy who broke it playing with a drone
@@gabrielmachadobsb The other guy has a massive following and is an official Canon ambassador.
@@gabrielmachadobsb lol also he didn't break it, he broke the lens that was on it
thank you 1,000,000!! so rad to get out and shoot with Lee, loved that segment coupled with the normal in studio stuff!
YES! It's time to give us new GM Zooms!!!!! Shove that new AF motor in and give it to me!
LETS GOOOO
stand in line Dunna
Is an update expected for the 100-400 GM?
@@nikhiljohn88 I think a rumor was out for the 24-70 GM a while back
A 24-70 with IS to compete against Canon's standard zoom would be great. Also a 28-70/f2 would be rad as well.
That AF is insane, especially those continuous shots unbelievably smooth! I'd cry experiencing something that smooth 😅😂
Love the combination of the lab/clinical examination and you three being out in the field testing it and sharing your thoughts right there at the moment. Keep it up Gerald, we love you work and it's of great use for us. Now I just need to sell some stuff to buy this lens!
The recent variety in content types is a breath of fresh air. I do prefer this one to the anamorphic one though - no filler chatter, which is something I've always appreciated on this channel.
Loving these new reviews with guests! You rock Gerald! 👍🏾
Your reviews have become the best and most useful. It’s fantastic to see Sony finally offering lenses up to the quality of their sensors. It looks like this joins the newest 35mm GM, 135mm GM and 50mm GM as true top drawer glass. The fact its performance is optimized for video compared to those primes is a bonus. Thank you.
35 is horrible for video. Breathing is unbearable
Wow, your voice is so soothing. Dope video! Thanks for having me be part of it (and including my air humping)! 💃🏼🤣
Thanks, Clarissa! Appreciate your help. 🙏💜
Air humping was a fun move haha
These recent colab’s have been pretty great. If this is part of your efforts to make your RUclips career more fun, have no fear. Moar intelligent audience would enjoy this clever mix :) and as always, thanks for your informative and fun videos !
I think this is your perfect format. Still having the talking head studio shots for the nerdy explanations, but doing more field tests and bringing in some guests for a second opinion 👌🏻 golden my man.
Just some love for you and all the people in this community ❤️
Thank you so much for testing the 2x TC! It's such useful information for the potential versatility!!
Oh how I’ve missed the Gerald-walking-spin-move-AF-tracking tests! Also great to see Lee in some of your vids recently. Great video as always
Super lens !!!
The additional comparison with the teleconverter is very helpful. I think it actually will give you a way to save weight and money if you sell both your existing 70-200 and 100-400. Thank you as always for your excellent videos.
Why do some shooters not understand the lens hoods helps you and use it, especially with flare shooting into the sun . I owned the version 1 of this lens and using the lens hood made a big difference. lol
This is exactly what I’ve been waiting for. Seems like a fantastic update!
watching this hits a little different after watching the last video hahaha
It’s like he’s being held hostage by storyblocks 🥴
Loving these new ideas for your videos. I think you make great OTF interviews while testing the products with a fellow creator.
The 70-200gm with 1.4xtc will retain lower aperture, better quality returns on your pictures and if paired with a 200-600mm the entire focal range of 70-840mm will be your best bet.
woohoooo! I'm so happy you are reviewing it and very happy Sony keeps on improving their glass! looking forward to 24-70 lens upgrade as well.
That desperately needs an upgrade
@@joshuareveles totally agree! I'd even argue that the 24-70 needed it more, but this is a welcome upgrade
@@stevenuseda6317 I would agree. for what I do 24-70 is much desired. dying to find out how far Sony would go to enhance mark II.
This channel is one of the best I’ve seen on RUclips, quality-wise. I watched this video till the end and gave it a thumbs-up though I have no interest in buying or experiencing this lense. It’s just that good haha. Keep it up Gerald.
I know that many people don't like to compare primes with zooms in their reviews. But what can be expected in terms of sharpness when putting the Sony GM 135mm 1.8 @ 2.8 next to this lease @ 135mm? Obviously the prime is going to be sharper (especially this 135mm one), I just wonder whether that's by a large degree or more on a reasonable side.
Gerald! Just purchased this yesterday and so excited to use it!!! :)
Thanks for the teleconverter comparison. I spent the afternoon digging around for tests on the old 70-200 with 2x thinking about replacing my sigma 100-400 and Tamron 70-180 with this and the tc. I'm just on an a9 so I'm curious how the sharpness comparison is with 24mp now. Fantastic review as always!
JUST FYI, mine just spontaneously had the Linear motors break inside because it turns off by tilting now and it wiggles around in their fierce. been less than a year. So checking about warranty for replacement
This OR new Tamron 35-150mm for sports videography?!?? 🤷♂️🤷♂️😊
Yeah, really hoping for a video on the Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8. I've been holding off buying something in these ranges for so long...
Now, Sony, bring the 24-70 f/2.8 GM II with similar improvements and I'm in heaven!
and with stabilization!!!!!!
🤞🤞🤞
Maybe they could come out with a competitor to Canon's 28-70 f/2.0
BRO! I LITERALLY bought a tamron 70 to 180 this post weekend because I didn’t want to spend the money on a 70 to 200 and a new version gets released right after. NOW IT DROPS!
Who is the model?
Lens review aside, big fan of this new style/format you used in this video. I hope to see this more
I just bought a used but perfect copy of the MKl for a great price. I have no real complaints at all, not even about the weight, but this does sound very appealing.
Wonderful review! Might use that combination with the 2x instead of separately buying the 100-400mm GM.
Love your videos getting more outside and change of scenery. Big fan from Indonesia 🇮🇩
Your reviews are in a class all their own. I so value your work on these kinds of videos -- thank you! I will probably pick this lens up at some point.
I also really enjoy watching your other kinds of creative content as well and look forward to seeing what you make next.
What a fantastic review! Thanks, Gerald and Lee for making this really helpful video 🙌🏼 Gerald, I am loving these new videos, just saying ☺️
100-400 has excellent minimum focus dist. What about 70-200 II + tele?
Super Dope! I see what you're doing with your channel and it's super dope!
THanks for the review. What really annoys me that the tripod collar is not fully removable. It would be so much lighter and easier to handle without the stuff sticked to the lens :(
For whatever reason, I feel like I can't find content looking at using this lens with the 1.4x Teleconverter. I'd love to see some content with that TC. I think 105-280 mm at F4 is a very useful range that more people should talk about. In APS-C mode that is 157-420 mm which I think can give you the range you need. Even when you look at something like the A7IV, there is a good bit of room to crop down from the full frame image.
Sharpness not reallt affected by 1.4. Perfectly usable and looking at 200% on screen yoy would not understand there is a TC attached. I'm sure if you lab test you will see some loss but that is physics. I'm pondering on the 2x converter vs cropping 1.4x I already have the 1.4 but not tested the 2x
Clear and informative video! I’ve held off buying the mk1 in anticipation of this moment. Looking forward to getting my hands on this soon :D
Excellent video Gerald!!! I have the 70-200 Mk1 and love it but the older I get, the less I like the weight. This looks like a good enough improvement to warrant the upgrade. I'll still get good $$$ on the sale of my old one. Thanks!
Great vid! Would love to see a Sony 28-70 F/2.0 next, to keep up with Canon.
Clarissa was pretty pumped!
Hell yaaassss!!👏🏽 Extremely useful and I was looking for a review like this to show the overall performance comparisons as well as the 2x teleconverter so thank you for that and well done! 🙌🏽📸
I’m buying it…
Do you think they will come out with a revised Mark II version of the 24-70mm GM to compliment this new lens?
Super happy with my purchase! I’ll be using it on my new A7 IV. The weight or lack of it sold me as well! You wouldn’t think a pound was a big deal but it so is a big deal. I also just went with a 1.4 converter.
Thank you, Gerald. I have the mk I of this lens, and I was curious to hear your recommendation for upgrading. Besides the weight reduction, I didn't hear anything super compelling for me to upgrade, but I was wondering what other owners of the original version think about in terms of upgrade and what they find is important to them.
I have the A1, the mk 1 with and without the 1.4x teleconverter handled nicely for me at 10 fps in a low light no flash allowed event. The mark 1 also does pretty good for infrared photography on a converted camera I use. The one kilo savings, close focusing capabilities, and the ability to handle the AF of the A1 for the more demanding fps might be my reason for upgrading but I do have the 100-400 GM and 135 GM to assist.
I'd love to see Sony's take on Sigma's 35mm 1.2 They just released their 1.4 so it's not something we'll see for a long time but I love FAST wide angle lenses!
Thanks for the review. I was actually almost decided to brake the bank and buy this lens (Mark I) but as this Mark II is killing the game, I am breaking the bank even more to get my hand on it.
Yay!! Used my intro!! Woohoo!!
Nice lens! How’s the a7iv? I’m sure you’ve got it by now 🤐
Is a 70-200 f/4 II coming too?
Highlight has to be clarissa and her dance moves! Fine review dude! 👍🏻
Clarissa is stunning!
I have the original 70-200 and it rocks. So happy Sony is putting out incredible lenses for affordable prices.
How’s the auto focus? I have one and the auto focus is trash, always focuses on the back ground in video during football
@@cadenprosise2609 I haven't had any issues I'm willing to bet its your focus settings.
Thanks for the very informative info relating to the new version 2 of the Sony 70-200mm. As always your video was great. I’m getting one for sure but not getting rid of my Sony 100-400.
Amazing as always!! I have really enjoyed your content, though am I the only one that wanted to see some more of your new flavour of content creation?
Thank you for the teleconverter tests! Crucial for weddings
Dude, one of your best reviews ever! Thank you...
Oh wow! I always wanted a lens with this much reach. How cool! My 18-105 has a lot of focus breathing and can be frustrating. Thanks for bringing us this info Gerald. You are the man.
Gerald, I’m gonna give you a thumbs up already without watching it because I know this is gonna be a review I can trust. Now onto watching the review 😃
holy cow this came outta nowhere! and they beat sigma to it haha
I was looking to get the 135GM for outdoor portraits. Would this zoom create those same dreamy portraits as the 135GM? It would be nice to have the extra flexibility of the zoom.
Only at 200mm.
hello, nice review, and limiting to 1.4x teleconverter? how it perform? and (if you have tried, how is bokeh of 70-200 g2 macro)
Curious why the monitor came out for photos?! Recording the screen?! And also...is the buffer that big on the A1 or was that the monitor somehow coming into play?! I have been holding off on buying the 70-200 because it was so old and now I am STOKED to pick this one up! Thanks a ton Gerald!
Oh man. Added to my list. I only have a 35mm prime and have been looking to expand my glass.
im so happy sony released a new 70-200mm f/2.8 GM ii now i can afford to buy 70-200mm f/2.8 GM i
Very tempted. And glad the intro music is back!
Perfect comparison, covered every question I had. Definitely wishlisting the 70-200 II and the 2x TC
I rent this for nearly all weddings! It's incredibly expensive but not an unjustified expense! Well the mark I, but it's incredible in its own right
Darn, I was really hoping you'd take it to the arena to shoot some hockey/ringette.
That's where I'll be using mine.
you can see how light it is through how he carries the setup with one hand, on the the body.
-buying Sony for the first time. So glad you review all the GM lenses. Your opinion is crucial to an educated decision making process. Thank you for doing what you do.
I always watch your review first. Simply the best format and most informed photographer 💪
Thanks for your review, happy to share it!
Awesome as usu…. G-Man did you know there is not a single video on RUclips that explains PQ and HLG. With all these new cameras coming out boasting that they have this feature could you please explain what and why it matters?
Regarding the parfocalness. Is it near parfocal with just autofocus engaged or also with it off? Thank you for the great video!!!
If we are using a 200 mm lens on a full frame camera , at what distance will a 1 mtr long diagonal placed rod / stick will occupy the full 35mm diagonal of frame ??
Beautiful countryside.Was that near London Ont ?
12 reviews of this lens pop up in my subscription feed... always click Gerald's first 👍
Nice review! Is it focus by wire or mechanical manual focus?
Think they'll come out with a mark 2 of the G F4
Hello, before i get this i wonder: Is this sharper then the Canon 70-200 mm ultrasonic IS II 2.8. I am so happy with it and use it only for video. Sure autofocus on the Sony would be nice but is it as sharp?
I was going to get the GM for my birthday this month. Going hold off and the the mkII for Xmas I guess.
Great review.
I am definitely getting the new version!!! great review as always Gerald!!
I just gone mine and I wondered what felt loose inside of the lens. Im guessing its what you mentioned at around 5:55 correct?
I’m loving to colabs! Great review. Have a wonderful day
You are the man! My next lens for sure! But I have to say this, WHY THELL YOU ONLY HAVE 200K FOLLOWERS? YESHHHH You deserve millions! NUFFSAID!
Oh boy! I just got my 1st gen last year. Upgrade here we come!
How does this compare to that new 35-150 Tamron? I only have a 24 prime now and I'm looking at those two lenses.
Чувак, это первое видео которое я смотрел на RUclips на скорости 0.7 😅 Ты очень быстро меняешь картинку. Спасибо за обзор. Можно ли использовать этот объектив для видео? Легко ли он зумируется, получается плавно, без рывков? на моем 24-105 не получается
Just got it! I’m a happy camper!
Where the a1 shots in focus? I notice the eye box all over the place. I have that issue with mine and it never focuses correctly. Does canon have same problem?
I wouldn't mind trading mine in if they have that option!
i like the grading you did of the photoshoot... but yeah, great lens. I was waiting on this to come out so I can buy it. I did however just buy the 24-70GM and slightly regretting it since they're probably going to update it soon
Sony is most definitely going to update it very soon as 70200GM II and 2470GM II were rumored at the same time. So 2470GM II will most probably coming out soon with a weight of 650g and 4 motors???
@@wingcreator Oh yeah, it's getting updated soon which is why I'm slightly regret buying it a couple months ago but I needed it on my trip to Central and South America so had to get it and renting for that long wasn't worth it.
I’m Gerald Undone and I stay at a F2.8
Love your videos Gerald! Thank you!
Oh, man... I didn't realize I was unhappy with the mark 1 version until I saw this! 🤣🤣🤣
Excellent job as always, man! Enjoyed the "on location" bit!