thank you 1,000,000!! so rad to get out and shoot with Lee, loved that segment coupled with the normal in studio stuff!

Glad to see that Sony actually cares about Gerald Undone's work and lends him their lenses to test review. I think this is one of the lens that Gerald couldn't talk about last time haha.

Love the combination of the lab/clinical examination and you three being out in the field testing it and sharing your thoughts right there at the moment. Keep it up Gerald, we love you work and it's of great use for us. Now I just need to sell some stuff to buy this lens!

Loving these new reviews with guests! You rock Gerald! 👍🏾

That AF is insane, especially those continuous shots unbelievably smooth! I'd cry experiencing something that smooth 😅😂

The recent variety in content types is a breath of fresh air. I do prefer this one to the anamorphic one though - no filler chatter, which is something I've always appreciated on this channel.

Wow, your voice is so soothing. Dope video! Thanks for having me be part of it (and including my air humping)! 💃🏼🤣

YES! It's time to give us new GM Zooms!!!!! Shove that new AF motor in and give it to me!

Your reviews have become the best and most useful. It’s fantastic to see Sony finally offering lenses up to the quality of their sensors. It looks like this joins the newest 35mm GM, 135mm GM and 50mm GM as true top drawer glass. The fact its performance is optimized for video compared to those primes is a bonus. Thank you.

These recent colab’s have been pretty great. If this is part of your efforts to make your KZfaq career more fun, have no fear. Moar intelligent audience would enjoy this clever mix :) and as always, thanks for your informative and fun videos !

Super lens !!!

Oh how I’ve missed the Gerald-walking-spin-move-AF-tracking tests! Also great to see Lee in some of your vids recently. Great video as always

Thank you so much for testing the 2x TC! It's such useful information for the potential versatility!!

Who is the model?

Just some love for you and all the people in this community ❤️

Gerald! Just purchased this yesterday and so excited to use it!!! :)

I think this is your perfect format. Still having the talking head studio shots for the nerdy explanations, but doing more field tests and bringing in some guests for a second opinion 👌🏻 golden my man.

This is exactly what I’ve been waiting for. Seems like a fantastic update!

The additional comparison with the teleconverter is very helpful. I think it actually will give you a way to save weight and money if you sell both your existing 70-200 and 100-400. Thank you as always for your excellent videos.

watching this hits a little different after watching the last video hahaha

Loving these new ideas for your videos. I think you make great OTF interviews while testing the products with a fellow creator.

woohoooo! I'm so happy you are reviewing it and very happy Sony keeps on improving their glass! looking forward to 24-70 lens upgrade as well.

Super Dope! I see what you're doing with your channel and it's super dope!

This channel is one of the best I’ve seen on KZfaq, quality-wise. I watched this video till the end and gave it a thumbs-up though I have no interest in buying or experiencing this lense. It’s just that good haha. Keep it up Gerald.

Why do some shooters not understand the lens hoods helps you and use it, especially with flare shooting into the sun . I owned the version 1 of this lens and using the lens hood made a big difference. lol

Love your videos getting more outside and change of scenery. Big fan from Indonesia 🇮🇩

Clarissa was pretty pumped!

Great vid! Would love to see a Sony 28-70 F/2.0 next, to keep up with Canon.

Thanks for the teleconverter comparison. I spent the afternoon digging around for tests on the old 70-200 with 2x thinking about replacing my sigma 100-400 and Tamron 70-180 with this and the tc. I'm just on an a9 so I'm curious how the sharpness comparison is with 24mp now. Fantastic review as always!

Wonderful review! Might use that combination with the 2x instead of separately buying the 100-400mm GM.

This OR new Tamron 35-150mm for sports videography?!?? 🤷‍♂️🤷‍♂️😊

Your reviews are in a class all their own. I so value your work on these kinds of videos -- thank you! I will probably pick this lens up at some point. I also really enjoy watching your other kinds of creative content as well and look forward to seeing what you make next.

Clear and informative video! I’ve held off buying the mk1 in anticipation of this moment. Looking forward to getting my hands on this soon :D

What a fantastic review! Thanks, Gerald and Lee for making this really helpful video 🙌🏼 Gerald, I am loving these new videos, just saying ☺️

Lens review aside, big fan of this new style/format you used in this video. I hope to see this more

Dude, one of your best reviews ever! Thank you...

I know that many people don't like to compare primes with zooms in their reviews. But what can be expected in terms of sharpness when putting the Sony GM 135mm 1.8 @ 2.8 next to this lease @ 135mm? Obviously the prime is going to be sharper (especially this 135mm one), I just wonder whether that's by a large degree or more on a reasonable side.

Is a 70-200 f/4 II coming too?

Hell yaaassss!!👏🏽 Extremely useful and I was looking for a review like this to show the overall performance comparisons as well as the 2x teleconverter so thank you for that and well done! 🙌🏽📸

Nice lens! How’s the a7iv? I’m sure you’ve got it by now 🤐

Now, Sony, bring the 24-70 f/2.8 GM II with similar improvements and I'm in heaven!

For whatever reason, I feel like I can't find content looking at using this lens with the 1.4x Teleconverter. I'd love to see some content with that TC. I think 105-280 mm at F4 is a very useful range that more people should talk about. In APS-C mode that is 157-420 mm which I think can give you the range you need. Even when you look at something like the A7IV, there is a good bit of room to crop down from the full frame image.

I just bought a used but perfect copy of the MKl for a great price. I have no real complaints at all, not even about the weight, but this does sound very appealing.

Thank you for the teleconverter tests! Crucial for weddings

Excellent video Gerald!!! I have the 70-200 Mk1 and love it but the older I get, the less I like the weight. This looks like a good enough improvement to warrant the upgrade. I'll still get good $$$ on the sale of my old one. Thanks!

JUST FYI, mine just spontaneously had the Linear motors break inside because it turns off by tilting now and it wiggles around in their fierce. been less than a year. So checking about warranty for replacement

Amazing as always!! I have really enjoyed your content, though am I the only one that wanted to see some more of your new flavour of content creation?

The 70-200gm with 1.4xtc will retain lower aperture, better quality returns on your pictures and if paired with a 200-600mm the entire focal range of 70-840mm will be your best bet.

100-400 has excellent minimum focus dist. What about 70-200 II + tele?

I’m buying it…

THanks for the review. What really annoys me that the tripod collar is not fully removable. It would be so much lighter and easier to handle without the stuff sticked to the lens :(

Clarissa is stunning!

Do you think they will come out with a revised Mark II version of the 24-70mm GM to compliment this new lens?

Super happy with my purchase! I’ll be using it on my new A7 IV. The weight or lack of it sold me as well! You wouldn’t think a pound was a big deal but it so is a big deal. I also just went with a 1.4 converter.

Yay!! Used my intro!! Woohoo!!

I'd love to see Sony's take on Sigma's 35mm 1.2 They just released their 1.4 so it's not something we'll see for a long time but I love FAST wide angle lenses!

I’m loving to colabs! Great review. Have a wonderful day

I always watch your review first. Simply the best format and most informed photographer 💪

Very tempted. And glad the intro music is back!

Highlight has to be clarissa and her dance moves! Fine review dude! 👍🏻

Thanks for the very informative info relating to the new version 2 of the Sony 70-200mm. As always your video was great. I’m getting one for sure but not getting rid of my Sony 100-400.

12 reviews of this lens pop up in my subscription feed... always click Gerald's first 👍

Thanks for your review, happy to share it!

I am definitely getting the new version!!! great review as always Gerald!!

Thanks for the review. I was actually almost decided to brake the bank and buy this lens (Mark I) but as this Mark II is killing the game, I am breaking the bank even more to get my hand on it.

Thank you, Gerald. I have the mk I of this lens, and I was curious to hear your recommendation for upgrading. Besides the weight reduction, I didn't hear anything super compelling for me to upgrade, but I was wondering what other owners of the original version think about in terms of upgrade and what they find is important to them.

Gerald, I’m gonna give you a thumbs up already without watching it because I know this is gonna be a review I can trust. Now onto watching the review 😃

BRO! I LITERALLY bought a tamron 70 to 180 this post weekend because I didn’t want to spend the money on a 70 to 200 and a new version gets released right after. NOW IT DROPS!

You are the man! My next lens for sure! But I have to say this, WHY THELL YOU ONLY HAVE 200K FOLLOWERS? YESHHHH You deserve millions! NUFFSAID!

Perfect comparison, covered every question I had. Definitely wishlisting the 70-200 II and the 2x TC

Love It! Love It! Love It! That intro brings a smile to face every time. Great Video!!

Oh wow! I always wanted a lens with this much reach. How cool! My 18-105 has a lot of focus breathing and can be frustrating. Thanks for bringing us this info Gerald. You are the man.

Nice review! Is it focus by wire or mechanical manual focus?

you can see how light it is through how he carries the setup with one hand, on the the body.

Darn, I was really hoping you'd take it to the arena to shoot some hockey/ringette. That's where I'll be using mine.

I wouldn't mind trading mine in if they have that option!

Think they'll come out with a mark 2 of the G F4

Gerald out in the wild! I like it!

I was going to get the GM for my birthday this month. Going hold off and the the mkII for Xmas I guess. Great review.

Looking forward to your review of A7IV next week P.S tell us more about photo capabilities of the camera.

Curious why the monitor came out for photos?! Recording the screen?! And also...is the buffer that big on the A1 or was that the monitor somehow coming into play?! I have been holding off on buying the 70-200 because it was so old and now I am STOKED to pick this one up! Thanks a ton Gerald!

Regarding the parfocalness. Is it near parfocal with just autofocus engaged or also with it off? Thank you for the great video!!!

Oh boy! I just got my 1st gen last year. Upgrade here we come!

OH Yeah its new Undone video!!

Oh man. Added to my list. I only have a 35mm prime and have been looking to expand my glass.

Now, THIS is Undone content!

Beautiful countryside.Was that near London Ont ?

I got it Gerald! I got it and it is amazing, dude!

Thanks for the great review ! Did you try it also with the X1.4 teleconverter ? And if so , what is any better in terms of the flaws you mentioned for the X2 converter ?

Really awesome Geradld 💪🏼 perfect for me for my fx6, or ? 🎥😀 best cinematic greetings from germany

I have the original 70-200 and it rocks. So happy Sony is putting out incredible lenses for affordable prices.

Oh, man... I didn't realize I was unhappy with the mark 1 version until I saw this! 🤣🤣🤣 Excellent job as always, man! Enjoyed the "on location" bit!

Just got it! I’m a happy camper!

I was looking to get the 135GM for outdoor portraits. Would this zoom create those same dreamy portraits as the 135GM? It would be nice to have the extra flexibility of the zoom.

Shout out to Lee, great to see him as a guest!

Great video! Thanks for the information.

hello, nice review, and limiting to 1.4x teleconverter? how it perform? and (if you have tried, how is bokeh of 70-200 g2 macro)

Awesome as usu…. G-Man did you know there is not a single video on KZfaq that explains PQ and HLG. With all these new cameras coming out boasting that they have this feature could you please explain what and why it matters?

Good for video at 200mm?

holy cow this came outta nowhere! and they beat sigma to it haha