I mean, you can always skin it, I vastly prefer black myself but these are relatively large lenses... You aren't gonna be incognito while holding one no matter what, and making it black with a vinyl skin just takes a little bit of time and is completely reversible so...
I really detest white lenses. I had to put a wrap on my 70-200mm GMII lol! All the more reason to stick with my 135mm 1.8GM as its alternative. It’s more compact and discrete being black. Albeit almost as heavy!
I actually prefer white lenses
... more importantly I prefer internal zooming, hope this one is internal, and takes TCs.Completely missed the idea of TCs... That explains the white color, and makes it a 300mm/4!!! NOW I am interested...I actually prefer white lenses
OMG, you’re right. Makes my 70-200mm 2.8 GMII @ 280mm f4 with x1.4 TC an ancient relic….. take my £4,000 immediately for that extra 20mm at the long end…..Completely missed the idea of TCs... That explains the white color, and makes it a 300mm/4!!! NOW I am interested...I actually prefer white lenses
Given the price and weight, if you're not interested in what it actually is (50-150/2) idk why you'd be any more interested if it'll take a 2x TC to become a 100-300 F4... You can just do that with the excellent 70-200/2.8 GM II and a 1.4x TC, pretty much the same thing but cheaper, lighter, and likely better.Completely missed the idea of TCs... That explains the white color, and makes it a 300mm/4!!! NOW I am interested...I actually prefer white lenses
One really should not go beyond 1.4, the 2 tend to quite noticeable reduce performance. I for sure would really not use such an expensive lens that is like 300g heavier than the 70-200 and 1.5x the cost, you could however make it into a 70-210 2.8 equivalent and have two lenses in one, obviously the 70-200 would overall do better at being a 70-200 lens, but needed be its a fine compromise for the last bit of reach… however I certainly don’t think making it into a 100-300 /4 is a particular good idea, better just buy that if that is what you desire once outGiven the price and weight, if you're not interested in what it actually is (50-150/2) idk why you'd be any more interested if it'll take a 2x TC to become a 100-300 F4... You can just do that with the excellent 70-200/2.8 GM II and a 1.4x TC, pretty much the same thing but cheaper, lighter, and likely better.Completely missed the idea of TCs... That explains the white color, and makes it a 300mm/4!!! NOW I am interested...I actually prefer white lenses
Agree 2x only if no alternative FL lens exists... Only lens that I read, does well with 2x TC is 300GM! (on zooms better stick to 1.4x only)One really should not go beyond 1.4, the 2 tend to quite noticeable reduce performance. I for sure would really not use such an expensive lens that is like 300g heavier than the 70-200 and 1.5x the cost, you could however make it into a 70-210 2.8 equivalent and have two lenses in one, obviously the 70-200 would overall do better at being a 70-200 lens, but needed be its a fine compromise for the last bit of reach… however I certainly don’t think making it into a 100-300 /4 is a particular good idea, better just buy that if that is what you desire once outGiven the price and weight, if you're not interested in what it actually is (50-150/2) idk why you'd be any more interested if it'll take a 2x TC to become a 100-300 F4... You can just do that with the excellent 70-200/2.8 GM II and a 1.4x TC, pretty much the same thing but cheaper, lighter, and likely better.Completely missed the idea of TCs... That explains the white color, and makes it a 300mm/4!!! NOW I am interested...I actually prefer white lenses
The fact its white more or less already told us that to be the case, so I’ll be surprised if it doesn’t take TC, is internal and have OSSAgree 2x only if no alternative FL lens exists... Only lens that I read, does well with 2x TC is 300GM! (on zooms better stick to 1.4x only)One really should not go beyond 1.4, the 2 tend to quite noticeable reduce performance. I for sure would really not use such an expensive lens that is like 300g heavier than the 70-200 and 1.5x the cost, you could however make it into a 70-210 2.8 equivalent and have two lenses in one, obviously the 70-200 would overall do better at being a 70-200 lens, but needed be its a fine compromise for the last bit of reach… however I certainly don’t think making it into a 100-300 /4 is a particular good idea, better just buy that if that is what you desire once outGiven the price and weight, if you're not interested in what it actually is (50-150/2) idk why you'd be any more interested if it'll take a 2x TC to become a 100-300 F4... You can just do that with the excellent 70-200/2.8 GM II and a 1.4x TC, pretty much the same thing but cheaper, lighter, and likely better.Completely missed the idea of TCs... That explains the white color, and makes it a 300mm/4!!! NOW I am interested...I actually prefer white lenses
If one expects to shoot more in the range of 150-300mm range... get 70200GM2 and have 1.4x
If you primarily shoot between 85-150mm range get this lens, that gives you an option of 70-210 with 1.4x if need arises
BTW as per rumours its physical length is 200mm (same as 70200GM2), this length suggests its an internal zoom and TC compatible lens...
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Zooms do tend to work less well with the 2x than primes, but Sony does break the rules sometimes. I'm going to wait to see how the lens I get performs with the teleconverters. I think it's possible they have made a lens which works better with the 2x than is generally the rule,.One really should not go beyond 1.4, the 2 tend to quite noticeable reduce performance. I for sure would really not use such an expensive lens that is like 300g heavier than the 70-200 and 1.5x the cost, you could however make it into a 70-210 2.8 equivalent and have two lenses in one, obviously the 70-200 would overall do better at being a 70-200 lens, but needed be its a fine compromise for the last bit of reach… however I certainly don’t think making it into a 100-300 /4 is a particular good idea, better just buy that if that is what you desire once outGiven the price and weight, if you're not interested in what it actually is (50-150/2) idk why you'd be any more interested if it'll take a 2x TC to become a 100-300 F4... You can just do that with the excellent 70-200/2.8 GM II and a 1.4x TC, pretty much the same thing but cheaper, lighter, and likely better.Completely missed the idea of TCs... That explains the white color, and makes it a 300mm/4!!! NOW I am interested...I actually prefer white lenses
Along with the 50GM and 85GM
At least those has a stop gainAlong with the 50GM and 85GM
Yeah, I don't see how the 50GM and 85GM are suddenly irrelevant.At least those has a stop gainAlong with the 50GM and 85GM
Those are still much lighter and cheaper and have a 1 stop advantage rather than a 1/3rd stop advantage. I do think sales of the 135GM will diminish amongst pros, but I think it was already kinda niche even vs the 70-200... Going forward I'm sure pros will favor this zoom though, and amateurs would favor a lighter/cheaper 135mm, although there'll be more used 135GM to buy and that can be a bargain.Along with the 50GM and 85GM
I think we both are very surprised!!The fact its white more or less already told us that to be the case, so I’ll be surprised if it doesn’t take TC, is internal and have OSSAgree 2x only if no alternative FL lens exists... Only lens that I read, does well with 2x TC is 300GM! (on zooms better stick to 1.4x only)One really should not go beyond 1.4, the 2 tend to quite noticeable reduce performance. I for sure would really not use such an expensive lens that is like 300g heavier than the 70-200 and 1.5x the cost, you could however make it into a 70-210 2.8 equivalent and have two lenses in one, obviously the 70-200 would overall do better at being a 70-200 lens, but needed be its a fine compromise for the last bit of reach… however I certainly don’t think making it into a 100-300 /4 is a particular good idea, better just buy that if that is what you desire once outGiven the price and weight, if you're not interested in what it actually is (50-150/2) idk why you'd be any more interested if it'll take a 2x TC to become a 100-300 F4... You can just do that with the excellent 70-200/2.8 GM II and a 1.4x TC, pretty much the same thing but cheaper, lighter, and likely better.Completely missed the idea of TCs... That explains the white color, and makes it a 300mm/4!!! NOW I am interested...I actually prefer white lenses
If one expects to shoot more in the range of 150-300mm range... get 70200GM2 and have 1.4x
If you primarily shoot between 85-150mm range get this lens, that gives you an option of 70-210 with 1.4x if need arises
BTW as per rumours its physical length is 200mm (same as 70200GM2), this length suggests its an internal zoom and TC compatible lens...
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