[1][2] The 70-200mm F4.0 G lens is popular among weight-sensitive landscape photographers and hobbyists who want G-lens quality without spending thousands of dollars on a heavier, faster aperture telephoto lens.

Though designed for Sony's full frame E-mount cameras, the lens can be used on Sony's APS-C E-mount camera bodies, with an equivalent full-frame field-of-view of 105-300mm.

The lens showcases an off-white weather resistant plastic and metal exterior with a rubber focus and zoom ring.

It also features three external focus-hold buttons for locking in focus on a subject in motion.

The lens is exceptionally sharp throughout its zoom range, with only a slight fall-off in acuity toward the edges of the frame at faster apertures.