Review on 📷 Sony SAL70200G 70-200mm f/2.8 SSM Lens for Sony Alpha DSLR Camera (Previous Version) by Michelle Hall

This is one of the two most difficult lens classes alongside the 24-70mm class. You either turn to a third party to save money, or you go all in and get the best money can buy. Well I've done both. Honestly, I'm glad I did it. Otherwise I wouldn't know I got the winner in the Sony version. Don't get me wrong, I'm not saying this lens is the best. Both sides have strengths and weaknesses. I have this lens and a Tamron 70-200mm F2.8 lens. Both give you amazing pictures. Tamron has the edge in some respects; it weighs less and takes a damn good picture. The Sony is quicker to focus [yes!], quieter, and faster than any lens I've ever owned (including Canon and Nikon lenses). The picture quality from Sony is amazing, it captures everything! I mean everything! Colors are top-notch, contrast is good - not as good as the Zeiss, but damn close - and it's very sharp. I only had one lens which as I looked at the pics in the post just thought about just printing it - 135mm F1.8 Za. This lens is also close to being good. To give you a link, I use every Sony/Zeiss lens except the 85mm F1.4 Za (can't part with my Minolta version). To be honest I don't need focus speed. It doesn't matter in what I'm shooting (mainly portraits). Well, accuracy I didn't act with. Using a different lens, I took a few shots to make sure one of them was right. With Sony, you don't have to hold on to anything to ensure you reach your destination. Is this lens perfect? no It's very reliable - heck, YES! .and that's unbeatable. I recommend this lens to anyone who wants the best overall set in this area and needs this level of quality.