The Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master is a fast zoom that many photographers reach for to get close to the action, when they can’t actually be close to the action. Wedding, sports, music, landscapes, pet portraits – the lens is a versatile choice for all forms of photography. Keep reading to see more work created using the 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master lens and to learn why Sony creatives are reaching for the lens in a variety of situations.

Wedding, sports, music, landscapes, pet portraits – this lens is a versatile choice when you need to be close to the action, without actually being close to the action.

The Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master is a must-have for wedding photographer and Sony Artisan Kesha Lambert so she doesn’t interfere with the most important moments on wedding day. “This fast zoom is my go-to when I can’t, or don’t want to get too close to a moment like the first dance or an intimate exchange between mother and groom,” she says. “It allows me to fade into the background and capture things my client isn’t aware I’m capturing.” Read more in What’s In My Bag: Kesha Lambert’s Sony Alpha Kit For Capturing Wedding Day Action, Portraits & More.

Photo by Kesha Lambert. Sony α7R IV. Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master.

Sports photographer and Sony Artisan Jean Fruth includes the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master in her kit. “This lens is an absolute workhorse for me,” she says. “The versatility of the focal lengths makes it my go-to in so much of my grassroots work. I am able to capture the action and shoot wide enough to show a sense of place and tell the story.” Learn more in What’s In My Bag: Jean Fruth’s Sports Photography Kit For Capturing All Things Baseball.

Photo by Jean Fruth. Sony α9 II. Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master. 1/1000-sec., f/2.8, ISO 200

Sanjay Suchak is currently the photographer at the University of Virginia and serves as a tour photographer for several bands, including the iconic Dave Matthews Band. When he’s out on tour, he packs two Pelican cases full of lenses to take with him to each show, and the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master is a standout in the group. “I bring the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master which pretty much lives on my Alpha 1,” he says. Learn more in A Day In The Life Of A Music Photographer On Tour.

Photo by Sanjay Suchak. Sony Alpha 1. Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master. 1/250-sec., f/3.2, ISO 800

Landscape and astroscape photographer Wolf Mercury can’t get enough of the bokeh from the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master, especially for landscape photography. “This is not only an amazing portrait lens, but excellent for landscape photography as well,” he explains. “The sharpness throughout can’t be beat, smooth bokeh and the ability to get a broad enough composition at 70mm or tight at 200mm helps me round out my ‘triple threat’ of lenses. Read more in What’s In My Bag: This Photographer Uses Three Zooms & A Macro For Capturing Otherworldly Beauty.

Photo by Wolf Mercury. Sony Alpha 7R II. Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master. 4-sec., f/11, ISO 100

Professional outdoor lifestyle and commercial photographer includes the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master in his kit, which he says between it and the Sony 24-70mm f/2.8 G Master, there’s no situation he can’t handle. “The compression from the longer focal length also creates beautiful foreground elements that add depth to any photo,” he says. “I also love using this lens for unorthodox purposes like landscape photography. I find that using a longer lens, when the general rule is to use as wide a lens as possible, creates really interesting compositions and allows me to capture details that would otherwise get lost in a wide image. It’s also perfect for portraits, products and action shots.” See more of his work in What’s In My Bag: A Pro Outdoor Lifestyle Photographer’s Sony Alpha Kit.

Will Carey's kit for outdoot lifestyle photography

Pet portrait photographer Tim Orendorff says the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master is great for what he does. “This lens is perfect for photographing from a distance,” he says. “You can easily zoom in to crop the image in camera without sacrificing quality in post. In my experience, it works well when working with pets who may be easily distracted when I get down to their level. Being at a further distance is an advantage because they don’t notice me as much and I’m able to get full body and close ups without moving my body.” See more in What’s In My Bag: A Sony Alpha Kit For Portraits, Pets & More.

Photo by Tim Orendorff. Sony Alpha 7 III. Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master. 1/200-sec, f/5, ISO 200

Outdoor photographer Gareth Llewellyn also turns to the Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master lens when out in the field. He used it, in combination with his Sony Alpha 7R II to capture this image of a deer at sunrise, saying, “it has excellent compression and shallow depth of field, especially at 200mm and f/2.8.” Read more in Photo Of The Day: Sunrise And Red Deer. 

Photo by Gareth Llewellyn. Sony α7R III. Sony 70-200mm f/2.8 G Master. 1/800-sec., f/2.8, ISO 100