The pricing for the Sony G Master Lens (70-200mm) might still be up in the air, but we now know its official release date. Sony Japan:

The new FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS lens features a floating focusing system – implemented in an α zoom lens for the first time – that contributes to an impressive minimum focusing distance of merely 0.96m and ensures AF performance is optimized during both still and video shooting. The lens includes a SSM (Super Sonic Motor) plus dual linear motors that work together to move large lens elements quickly – a task that requires a high level of drive control and ensures focus accuracy.    The new model also has built in Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization for capturing sharp, blur-free subjects at all focal lengths and a rotating tripod mount that allows the camera to be quickly removed from a connected tripod as needed.

Release date after the jump.

According to Sony Japan, the new 70-200 lens will arrive sometime in June. It’s unclear at this point if this is limited to Japan but that seems unlikely. Unlike Sony Mobile which tends to prioritize Japan due to their strengths there, Sony’s camera division is able to execute on a more global scale as their camera division continues to make strides against Nikon and Canon.

According to Sony, pricing for the high-zoomed lens has yet to be finalized but don’t be surprised if yesterday’s pricing comes fairly close to the official pricing.

Discuss:

Does a lens like this interest you or is it out of your photography scope?

[Via Sony Japan]