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Piece of junk

When I got it it had very bad back focus and very bad chromatic aberration. I sent it in to Sony for repair. They said they replaced two lenses in it and now meets quality control. It's somewhat better but not what it should be for the amount of money they charge.

Had to make a choice...

Pros: A sharp, fast, exceptional zoom lens.

Cons: As always, one must pay for this level of lens.

I had a SAL70300G that I was quite happy with, until I started running into more and more situations where a faster lens was called for. I finally made the decision to go to the SAL70200G. I am very well satisfied with the value to cost ratio. This lens more than makes up for the -100mm differance with its f2.8 speed. For my most common shooting situations, it's a trade off I can live with. Its sharpness is something quite exceptional. The weight of the lens is generally balanced for me on the a900 with V-grip. This is further aided by the lens' internal zoom and focus system. As I said in a previous review, I am not the world's greatest zoom lens fan, but Sony is most certainly doing their level best to convert me.

Fast photography

Pros: Great action shots. Lots of setings

Cons: Heavy, Price

I got this lens about 2 weeks ago and cound not be happier. I have taken about 1000 action shots so far. I am very satified with most of those shots. I am an amiture photographer. My GF used it some aswell, however she could not hold it up for long periods of time and complained about how heavy it made the camera. Over all this is a great investment for someone who is amiture to semipro. I Love this lens!

high performance med range telephoto lens

Cons: i recommand this lens

This is a high performance lens,sharp and quick focus ,also has f.stop f2.8.I have been using it almost one year,it takes beautiful pictures and has very good bokeh.

AMAZING!!!!

Pros: Everything

Cons: Weight

This lens is amazing. I have no clue why some people find it junk. I have had this lens for a year and she has never let me down. It was well worth the wait and cost to get.

Amazing

Pros: The whole package

Cons: Pricey but worth it

This lens is the best in its class as far as imaging goes as it produces beautiful professional grade imaging at every shutter release. Caught this puppy on sale and was so glad and amazed at the image quality it produces. The bulid quality and design are both solid as well as outstanding. The functional controls are well positioned ands its defenately a favorite for short -long range shooting Just great glass

Terrific lens - even for the price

Pros: Sharpness, color

Cons: Weight

I looked at this lens for a long time before picking it up on sale (plus employee discount) through the Sony Family Center. I do a lot of sports photography, and before I got this lens, I was using a Minolta AF 100-300 F4.5-5.6 D APO with an a700 body. The Minolta lens has very nice color, but nothing compared to the 70-200G. The focus speed is also a huge improvement over the Minolta lens, although not quite as good as expected in low light conditions. However, the most impressive aspect of this lens is its sharpness - it is very good wide open, but stopped down to f4 it is outstanding. It is so sharp that you will want to use it all the time, even considering the extra weight.