Sony SAL-70300G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM Autofocus Lens
Model: SAL70300G
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Physical
Dimensions (dxl) | Approx. 3.25 x 5.33" (8.26 x 13.54 cm) |
Filter thread | Front: 62 mm |
Weight | 1.76 lb (800 g) |
Performance
Groups/elements | 11/16 |
Minimum focus distance | 4.0' (1.22 m) |
Camera mount type | Sony Alpha, Minolta AF |
Angle of view | 34° - 8° |
Aperture | Maximum: f/4.5 - 5.6 Minimum: f/32 |
Diaphragm blades | 9 |
Maximum reproduction ratio | 1:4 |
Focal length | 70 - 300 mm Comparable APS-C Focal Length: 105 - 450 mm |
Format compatibility | 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor DSLR (APS-C Sensor) |
Magnification | 0.25x |
Features
Tripod collar | No |
Image stabilization | No |
Autofocus | Yes |
A ruggedly built zoom lens with near-silent AF
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Focus lock, build quality
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Too expensive
I can't help but have mixed feelings about this lens. It's built superbly, is fast focusing and has great control of falloff, distortion and flare. At shorter focal lengths it also performs very well, but to get good results at 300mm, the lens needs stopping down.
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Excellent build quality, Fast focusing, Good control of distortion, CA and flare
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Disappointing resolution at 300mm, High price tag for such a lens
The Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 SSM G is high quality lens and possibly the best of the breed (70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 class). The resolution figures are very good across the zoom range. Lateral CAs, vignetting and distortions are generally well controlled and not really field relevant.
Sony's 'G' lenses form much of their professional range and have price tags to match. Here we'll investigate whether this popular lens is worthy of the pro price tag.
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Excellent build quality, Fast focusing, Good control of distortion, CA and flare
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Disappointing resolution at 300mm, High price tag for such a lens
The Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 SSM G impressed during our APS-C format test and it is capable of delivering high quality results within the full format scope as well. The resolution figures are generally excellent at 70mm and still very high towards the long end although the border and corner...
This is my favorite telephoto zoom of all time. I use it on an A65. I really have NO complaints about this lens. It is sharp and has excellent contrast. AF is dead fast and reliable. Easy to manual focus as well. Very nice bokeh.
Overall, I am very happy with this lens. It produces very nice photos and fairs quite well even in direct sunlight. Its range allows for some portrait photos with very nice bokeh. The SSM makes it great for recording videos and is quick on the autofocus.
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SSM, Optics, Build Quality
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f4.5-5.6 is a little slow for certain situations
- Aperture Range: f/4.5-32
- For DT Alpha & Minolta DSLRs
- Optimized for APS-C Image Sensors
- 2x Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) Glass
- Super Sonic Wave Motor (SSM)
- In-Camera Image Stabilization
- Minimum Focus Distance: 4.0'
- Filter Diameter: 62mm
- Focus Hold Button
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- Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G Telephoto Zoom Lens
- Lens Pouch
- Front Lens Cap
- Rear Lens Cap
- Petal-Type Lens Hood
- Limited 1-Year Warranty