Sony 70-200 F2.8 GM II + 2x Tele VS Sony 100-400 GM AF Comparison With the Sony A7 IV

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A comparison of the autofocus performance between the Sony 70-200 F2.8 GM II lens with the 2x teleconverter and the Sony 100-400 GM lens using the Sony a7 IV. For my full in-depth comparison including sharpness and other characteristics please visit my article below:
👉 In-depth Comparison Article
www.alphashooters.com/compare...
👉 Alpha Shooters Community Forum:
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This video was recorded with the Sony a7R IV + FE 24mm F1.4 GM lens. The Rode Wireless Go and Rode Lavalier GO were used for the audio. For the perched birds the Rode VideoMic Pro Shotgun microphone was also used.

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@askethom04 2 ай бұрын

I sold my 100-400gm and bought my 70-200mm 2.8 mkii with a teleconverter because of this video. Thanks

@VDDDRex 7 сағат бұрын

are you happy with is so far?

@jeffhampton6972 5 ай бұрын

This video, and your articles, are extremely helpful, thank you so much for making them!

@alexbreugelmans8448 Жыл бұрын

Great comparison video, helped me to choose. Thanks

@jackthoy7069 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic review. Thanks for taking the time to share

@robertbohnaker9898 Жыл бұрын

Hi Tim . Thanks for the video comparison. How does the AF with the 70-200 without the 2x ? Thanks

@mikebyrne8420 Жыл бұрын

Wow. I love all of your videos, but this one is a particular jewel. It's short and to the point, but loaded with the most critical info. Thanks!!

@timothymayo6536 Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Mike and Happy New Year to you!

@aloha1990. Жыл бұрын

Nice informative video. Whats the difference between the sharpness with the teleconverter. Thx

@RonK Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much, very helpful

@marvinspates924 2 жыл бұрын

Very nice comparison! Thank you!!!👍👍👍

@AlphaShooters 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Marvin!

@deanelliot4127 Жыл бұрын

Brilliant video. Frank and you perform the most informative, reliable, and entertaining reviews on the internet.

@AlphaShooters Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much Dean! :)

@m.pav2024 Жыл бұрын

Great video! Can u make keeper test of those 2 lenses but without 2x tele?

@eosuser1 2 жыл бұрын

Excellent review….thanks very much!

@AlphaShooters 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you Dennis! I’m glad that you liked it.

@504107 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for a great video.

@puyattravels5961 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!! Thank you! I just got the 70-200 GM II and was looking for this comparison. This is the best yet and currently waiting for 2x converter to be available.

@AlphaShooters 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Puyat! Glad you liked the comparison! :) I did notice that the 2x is out of stock at many places, hopefully it will be back in again soon!

@MrJPP23 2 жыл бұрын

I just ordered one from Amazon for delivery 13th. Only place I could find it.

@puyattravels5961 2 жыл бұрын

@@MrJPP23 on Amazon? Was it brand new? Looks like what's on right now are used and upelling to 638.00 when they retail at 538.00 new.

@DrDaab 2 жыл бұрын

Very helpful. Thanks !

@AlphaShooters 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped Dan! :)

@francoismarc3 5 ай бұрын

A fantastic test! On a prosumer camera like the A74, the results are negligible. Would love to see this test on the A7r5 or A1. Overall, amazing test and information!

@chadaztig07 11 ай бұрын

Ok that article is the closest to a real scientific test ive seen so far. Im subscribing. One question do you think the chromatic abberation issue from the 70-200mm+2.0 tele setup is actually native to the lens itself and the teleconverter has nothing to do with it? Or it has?

@andreas7278 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, where can I find the link for the other video (sharpness comparison) you mentioned? I can't seem to find it in the description.

@AlphaShooters 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you. I don't have a video with the sharpness, it's covered in my complete comparison article here: www.alphashooters.com/compare/sony-100-400-vs-70-200-ii-with-2x/ - It's difficult to show the difference in sharpness on KZfaq, especially when it's so close between them.

@zhanglovesun1010 10 ай бұрын

Thank you

@attdesigner Жыл бұрын

nice video, keep it up

@LKWhitworth Жыл бұрын

Hi Tim I'm new to Sony and the A7RIII so your videos have been great. Is it possible to set the EVF / monitor to B&W whilst catching full colour RAW files?

@Oldskoola Жыл бұрын

Yes, just add the effect. RAWs are always full color. JPGs on the other hand will bake the picture settings.

@originaljigglypuff Жыл бұрын

As usual the video was informative, but this one was missing a large portion--how do the quality compare.

@JJKarta 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Can you please make a video with the sony 200-600mm pairing the 2xTC and without it? For animals, birds etc please. Thanks!!

@AlphaShooters 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks! I may do a video like this at some point but it's not high on my list I'm afraid. I have the 200-600 and 2x and rarely use them together due to the hit on AF performance and image quality. Adding the 2x to the 200-600 also drops you down to a maximum aperture of f/13, so you'll really need a nice sunny day to use it. Some older Sony cameras only support focal plane phase detection up to a maximum aperture of f/9 or f/11 depending on the model, at f/13 on these cameras you'll be using the slower contrast detection and only the first image of a burst will be in focus.

@Gr33n1872 Жыл бұрын

From my experience, the autofocus works, however mine back focuses and I have to adjust with the focus ring. This is not something I would ever pair with the 2-6 but since I had the tele for my 70-200 I figured why not? It’s best used in single shot mode and not continuous. You can still get great results for still subjects and BIF depending on the direction and distance of flight.

@stephaniesain1992 Жыл бұрын

I have a A7s ll Out of the 2 lens would u recommend best for this camera?

@photobatya 6 ай бұрын

I think you need more footage showing how you change focus from front to back in different modes

@FSEGresearch999 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video, very intesting and informative. I've (evacguy) been thinking about the 1.4x and 2.0x TC for sometime now. Still can't make up my mind, pluse I've heard rumors that sony are bringin out newer versions of both these, this could be just hot air, but would be worth waiting for if true. I've also just joined AlphaShooters after seeing this video. Many thanks Tim.

@a2roland Жыл бұрын

Cool!

@GiuseppeGessa Жыл бұрын

Hi Tim, how's going? I bumped into your channel by chance, and it's great!!! Unfortunately I'm pretty busy lately and I can't post anything in the forum. See you. Bye!!! PS. you got a new subs 😉

@AlphaShooters Жыл бұрын

All well thank you Giuseppe! Although we have just had another little boy so I'm also pretty busy! I hope you are well and thank you for subscribing! :)

@GiuseppeGessa Жыл бұрын

@@AlphaShooters Wow, congratulations Tim!!

@ugresanmeher3061 11 ай бұрын

can you compare AF-C of Sigma 150-600 C and Sony 200-600mm with Sony A7iii

@hans6304 Жыл бұрын

Hi Tim, I shoot both macro (90mm) and birds (200-600) in each several hour photo walk with a single A7iii, and really wanting to nail BIF. Should I go for a new A7iv or a slightly more expensive used A9ii for birds and more BIF and use the A7iii as a second body for macro and video? Would the A9ii be good in the coming 5 years? Or should I wait for the A7Rv? Ha ha. Would love the extra reach and MPs with super35 on the R series, as teleconverters are USD 800 upwards here. Whenever I don't use my camera, my teenage kids will use it as their vlogging or performance video recording device. So another camera addition to the family will be a blessing. Appreciate the inputs mate and wishing your new baby to stay healthy. Cheers!

@georgemahlum6542 27 күн бұрын

Great video...but...Its the Sony 200-600/5.6-6.3 for me...Bit of a price price difference and I already have the Sony fe 70-200/4..(both used with A7C bodies)..Cheers

@AlphaShooters 2 жыл бұрын

My full in-depth comparison including sharpness: www.alphashooters.com/compare/sony-100-400-vs-70-200-ii-with-2x/ Our Alpha Shooters Community Forum: www.alphashooters.com/community/

@MichaelWilzonSitinjak Жыл бұрын

Dude.. is it suitable to use a 2x teleconverter on the 70-200 F2.8 GM OSS II lens on the Sony A1 camera ? thx before..

@AlphaShooters Жыл бұрын

Sure, one of the best Sony cameras to pair it with! I've recently added it to my bag so I will be including it with future comparisons.

@CamillaI 2 жыл бұрын

Not a focal length I use much these days ! Interesting comparison though ! 👍

@AlphaShooters 2 жыл бұрын

Glad that you liked it! 400mm is a little short for birding unless they are in your back garden and you can get very close like I was in the video.

@MrJPP23 2 жыл бұрын

Waiting for a video like this. I have the a9ii and the 70-200 ii and the 200600. Going to take photos of osprey in a few weeks and I’ve been wondering whether the 200600 is the lens to use or if the x2 teleconverter added to the 70-200 would be a good choice. Even with the penalties of adding a teleconverter I was wondering if the 70-200 image quality and autofocus speed was superior enough to still be a better choice.

@AlphaShooters 2 жыл бұрын

If you have both lenses just take them both :) I'd probably lean towards the 200-600 for the extra reach, guess it just depends how close you will be to the action. But I don't think you will be disappointed if you do add the 2x to your 70-200 Mk II.

@MrJPP23 2 жыл бұрын

@@AlphaShooters thanks Tim. :) I’ve booked two days of shooting so I’ll think I’ll allocate a day to each one and see what happens.

@AlphaShooters 2 жыл бұрын

@@MrJPP23 Sounds like a good plan! Enjoy!

@MrJPP23 2 жыл бұрын

@@AlphaShooters ta. One final question (sorry). You did a really good video a while back comparing the 200600 with the 100400 plus the 1.4 converter. Do you feel the autofocus in the 70200 with the 2x would still be acceptable for BIF compared to the 200600? :)

@richard2139 Жыл бұрын

So have you compared the 400 2.8 1.4 converter=600 4.0 compared with the 600 4.0. With today Sharping softwares would it make them equal. Weight and size mm ain issues

@AlphaShooters Жыл бұрын

I'm afraid I haven't Richard but this would certainly make an interesting comparison. Although adding the 1.4x to the 400 2.8 would only give you 560mm. I'd imagine there would be little in it, especially if you sharpen later as well.

@hellopsp180 3 ай бұрын

what this shows is that they are both very similar. I think i would rather 70-200 + Teleconverter as I have more versatile combo

@emiliedixneuf8228 2 жыл бұрын

Bonjour. Comment pouvez-vous essayer deux objectifs et supposer chaque fois « C'est peut-être la faute du boîtier » ? Il fallait tester les objectifs avec un autre boîtier. Là, on n'est sûr de rien.

@DrohneschweizCh Жыл бұрын

Thanks and How is it for video ?

@AlphaShooters Жыл бұрын

Sorry I can't say since I don't shoot a great deal of video myself, I might do more in the future though.

@fouuladvand48 2 жыл бұрын

Why didn't you do the test with an A1 or A9II at least instead this slow A7IV with only 10 fps?

@AlphaShooters 2 жыл бұрын

Well I don't own the a1 or a9II. However in hindsight I could have tested 20fps with my a9. I hope to add the a1 to my bag later this year so I'll create another short video to test at 30fps then.

@jamietempest412 Жыл бұрын

Any movement on this test with the a9/a1? More in hope than expectation 😂 I’m primarily a dog photographer so the test you did was great for me - if only it was an a9! Also great taste in dogs, I also have a GSD

@fouuladvand48 2 жыл бұрын

But what's about the Image Quality? Thats my main concern and not the Autofocus. I use both lenes and I do also Landscape Photography. How much worse is the image quality of the 70-200mm with Teleconverter in comparison to the 100-400. I own both lenses but no 2.0x Teleconverter.

@AlphaShooters 2 жыл бұрын

Like I mentioned in the video, I'm only covering AF performance here. For my sharpness and other lens characteristics comparison you'll find full details in my article here: www.alphashooters.com/compare/sony-100-400-vs-70-200-ii-with-2x/ - It's difficult to show the difference in sharpness on KZfaq, especially when it's so close between them.

@fouuladvand48 2 жыл бұрын

@@AlphaShooters thanks I will check it out. I was waiting for the image quality comparison since long time. I will not sell my 100-400 until Sony will bring a gmaster 150-600. Especially 100mm I need a lot for landscape and the 1.4 teleconverter gives me the opportunity to increase the range to 560mm for sunset and moon shots of photo pills style.

@tommyliu1210 7 ай бұрын

I am a beginner and want to start wildlife photography. Should I get A9i or A7riii or save more to get A7ivwith 70-200gm and 200-600g please give me a recommendation?

@caycejehaimi 19 күн бұрын

definitely 200-600 as you want as much reach as possible !

@zolwikwkurwik 2 жыл бұрын

You must take the AF issues of A7IV and make a series. Sony need to know about this and fix it. Animal Eye AF is just awfull. Can you make a comparison between Eye AF (Human, Animal) between A7IV and A7III, A7RIII, A7RIV or any that you have (a6400?)

@AlphaShooters 2 жыл бұрын

Eye AF on the a7IV works well for both animals and humans when the subject is slow moving, for faster moving subjects it works much better for human eyes than animals. It works well for perched birds but forget about it locking onto the eyes of birds in flight, although that doesn't really bother me since the depth of field is usually great enough that the entire bird is in focus anyway unless they are very close to you. I will do some comparison videos between the a7III and the a7IV on this subject soon.

@lijinping Жыл бұрын

a comparision video without image quality comparision?

@AlphaShooters Жыл бұрын

Yes. It's so close between these two it's difficult to display this on KZfaq which is why I link to my comparison article: www.alphashooters.com/compare/sony-100-400-vs-70-200-ii-with-2x/

@movieman2009 Жыл бұрын

I'm sea sick with all that up and down and back and forth lol ...

@Kuzumby 2 жыл бұрын

You should compare the 70-200 + 2x TC versus the 70-200 with 2x crop in post. Do one shot in bright sun and one in the shade, only adjust ISO. IMO teleconverters are not worth the price and loss of 2 stops, your much better off cropping in post.

@AlphaShooters 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the suggestion! I guess it depends how many megapixels you have to play with and if you can afford a 2x crop or not. If the lighting conditions are good then two stops of light loss doesn't really hurt.

@fouuladvand48 2 жыл бұрын

That's bullshit. A crop is not the same like if you use a different focal length. You can't compare apples with pears and say it is the same fruit. If I photograph anything with 600mm it will look different then if I photograph it with 400mm and do a crop.

@carbonarrow7 2 жыл бұрын

So nice that you show lenses that the intermediate and beginner photographers can really never afford due to there cost. These lenses are more for the advanced higher income photographers.

@AlphaShooters 2 жыл бұрын

There are a lot of photographers who are fortunate to be able to afford these lenses which is why I made the video. I will also be comparing the Sony FE 70-200 F4 G lens and the FE 70-200 F2.8 GM II with the Tamron 70-180 in an upcoming video. Both the Sony 70-200 F4 and the Tamron 70-180 are more reasonably priced and can also be purchased used to save a little more.

@trekkeruss Жыл бұрын

To be fair, it is not like most intermediate and beginner photographers are buying Sony full frame cameras either.

@crystaljohnson8673 Жыл бұрын

If you can't afford these lenses then move along Karen. There are plenty of us that appreciate these comparisons.