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Sony FE 70-300mm SEL70300G F4.5-5.6 G OSS Lens
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Brand | Sony |
Focal Length Description | 70-300mm |
Lens Type | Telephoto |
Compatible Mountings | Sony FE |
Camera Lens Description | 9 |
About this item
- Full-frame 70-300mm G Series F45-56 G Telephoto zoom, Nano AR Coating with Nano-precision structure, Optical SteadyShot for clear images even at full telephoto
- 35 mm full-frame. 9-blade circular aperture for smooth defocus background bokeh, 2x Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) glass elements reduces aberration, 4x Aspherical elements control spherical aberration and coma
- Linear actuator achieves fast, smooth, quiet autofocus, Enhanced operability w/ direct control switches and buttons on lens, 105-450mm (35mm equivalent) w/ APS-C format cameras
- Class-leading close-up focusing capability less than 3’. Mount type: Sony E-mount
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Auto focus | 4.7 | 4.7 | 5.0 | — | 4.8 | 4.5 |
Image stabilization | 4.2 | 5.0 | 5.0 | — | 4.7 | 4.4 |
Picture quality | 4.7 | — | 5.0 | — | 4.7 | 4.5 |
Sold By | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | Amazon.com | PROCAM | 6ave | Amazon.com |
lens type | Telephoto | Standard | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto | Telephoto |
compatible mountings | Sony FE | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | E-Mount, E-Mount | Sony E |
lens design | Zoom | Prime | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom |
focus type | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | automatic | automatic | Auto Focus | Auto Focus |
minimum focal length | — | — | 70 millimeters | 70 millimeters | — | 70 millimeters |
max focal length | — | 50 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 200 millimeters | — | — |
fixed focal length | 300 millimeters | 50 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 350 millimeters | 200 millimeters |
model name | SEL70300G | SNSEL50F14GM | SEL70200G2 | SNSEL70200G2 | SEL70350G | SEL70200GM2 |
From the manufacturer
Full-frame E-mount Telephoto Lens
The full-frame E-mount FE 70-300mm F4.5 – 5.6 G OSS telephoto zoom lens features a state-of-the-art optical design including four aspherical glass elements, two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and Sony’s Nano AR coating, which all work together to effectively suppress spherical aberration, distortion, and chromatic aberration. Together with Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, ensures beautiful high-resolution results for both still and video shooting.
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Full-frame 70-300mm G Series F4.5–5.6 G Telephoto zoomSony's G-Series lenses are designed for maximum descriptive power, maintaining excellent peripheral light characteristics and maximizing contrast even at the edges of the frame. The SEL70300G offers high zoom and magnification for full-frame E-mount cameras equivalent to 70-300mm F4.5–5.6. In addition, when mounted to APS C cameras, the focal range can reach 105-450mm offering reach beyond previously available E-mount lenses. |
Nano AR Coating with nano-precision structureSony’s original Nano AR Coating technology produces a lens coating that features a precisely defined regular nano-structure that allows accurate light transmission while effectively suppressing reflections that can cause flare and ghosting. The reflection suppression characteristics of the Nano AR Coating are superior to conventional anti-reflective coatings, including coatings that use an irregular nano-structure, providing a notable improvement in clarity, contrast, and overall image quality. |
Optical SteadyShot image stabilizationBuilt-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization helps to reduce camera shake, particularly in telephoto, close-up, and low-light situations where camera shake is most likely to affect image quality. OSS makes it easier to capture clear images when shooting handheld. A convenient on/off switch - on the lens itself - can be used to control internal image stabilization which speeds up operation as there is no need to access the camera menu. |
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Class-leading close-up focusing capability less than 3’ (0.9m)The SEL70300G telephoto zoom lens also features class-leading close-up performance, with a minimum focusing distance of less than 3 feet (0.9m) and a maximum magnification of 0.31x, making it an ideal choice for tele-macro photography. This outstanding close-up performance also factors into the lens’ excellent corner-to-corner sharpness. |
9-blade circular apertureThe 9-blade circular aperture forms a nearly perfect circle to create a pleasing and beautifully round background defocus or bokeh effect, especially when the lens is wide open. |
2x ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elementsAs focal lengths get longer, lenses built with conventional optical glass have difficulties with chromatic aberration, and as a result images suffer from lower contrast, lower color quality, and lower resolution. To counter such problems, 2x ED glass elements are included in the SEL70300G. It dramatically improves chromatic aberration at telephoto ranges, and provides superior contrast across the entire image, even at large aperture settings. |
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4x Aspherical elements control spherical aberrationThe SEL70300G has an innovative optical design to achieve clear, high-quality images by effectively minimizing distortion and chromatic aberration. A double-Gauss configuration effectively suppresses field curvature and distortion, while four precisely placed aspherical elements control spherical aberration for excellent optical characteristics right out to the image periphery, rendering the subject with superior sharpness. |
Sophisticated, solid and reliableThe exterior metal barrel and sealed buttons and rings deliver outstanding operability and reliability in a design that resists the intrusion of dust and moisture which helps to ensure reliable operation in harsh outdoor conditions. Designed for reliability in a wide range of environments, the metal mount adds a sophisticated feel as well as solid durability. |
Linear actuator achieve fast, smooth, quiet autofocusA linear actuator and an inner focus mechanism are used for focus drive, resulting in fast, smooth, quiet focus operation. Lens noise pickup can be a problem when shooting movies, but with this lens operation is so smooth and quiet that autofocus can be used for shooting movies as well as stills. |
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Enhanced operability w/ direct controlThe SEL70300G features convenient direct buttons and switches to enhance the ease and operability. These include a focus hold button, focus mode switch, focus range limiter, Optical SteadyShot switch and zoom lock switch. |
Legal2016 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony is not responsible for typographical and photographic errors. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. |
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Compatible Models
ILCE-6600/ILCE-6100/ILCE-7RM4/ILCE-6400/ILCE-6400L/ILCE-6400M/ILCE-7M3/ILCE-7M3K/ILCE-7RM3/ILCE-9/ILCE-6500/ILCE-6500M/ILCE-6300/ILCE-6300L/ILCE-6300M/ILCE-7SM2/ILCE-7RM2/ILCE-5100/ILCE-5100L/ILCE-5100Y/ILCE-7M2/ILCE-7M2K/ILCE-7S/ILCE-6000/ILCE-6000L/ILCE-6000Y/ILCE-3500J/ILCE-5000L/ILCE-5000Y/ILCE-3000K/ILCE-7/ILCE-7K/ILCE-7R/NEX-5T/NEX-5TL/NEX-3NL/NEX-5R/NEX-6/NEX-F3K/NEX-5N/NEX-5NK/NEX-7/NEX-7K/NEX-C3K/NEX-3A/NEX-5A
Depending on the model, the operation may be restricted or additional accessory products may be required.
ILCE-7RM2 | ILCE-7M3 | ILCE-7M2 | ILCE-7RM3 | ILCE-6500 | ILCE-6400 | |
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Product Name | α7R II with back-illuminated full-frame image sensor | α7 III WITH 35 MM FULL-FRAME IMAGE SENSOR | α7 II E-mount Camera with Full Frame Sensor | α7R III 35 mm full-frame camera with autofocus | α6500 Premium E-mount APS-C Camera | α6400 E-mount camera with APS-C Sensor |
Lens compatibility | Sony E-mount lenses | Sony E-mount lenses | Sony E-mount lenses | Sony E-mount lenses | Sony E-mount lenses | Sony E-mount lenses |
Sensor type | 35 mm full-frame (1.41" x 0.94"), Exmor R CMOS sensor | 35 mm full frame (35.6 × 23.8 mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor | 35 mm full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) Exmor CMOS sensor | 35 mm full frame (35.9 x 24.0 mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor | APS-C type (23.5 x 15.6 mm), Exmor CMOS sensor | APS-C type (23.5 x 15.6 mm), Exmor CMOS sensor |
Megapixels | 42.4 megapixels | Approx. 24.2 megapixels | 24.3 megapixels | Approx. 42.4 megapixels | Approx. 24.2 megapixels | Approx. 24.2 megapixels |
Weight | 20.53 oz (body only) | Approx. 1 lb 7.0 oz / 650 g | 19.61 oz (body only) | 657 g / 1 lb 7.2 oz | Approx. 1 lb, Approx. 453 g | Approx. 14.3 oz / 403 g |
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Product Dimensions | 3.31 x 3.31 x 5.65 inches |
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Item Weight | 1.88 pounds |
ASIN | B01DLMD7DK |
Item model number | SEL70300G |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #603 in SLR Camera Lenses |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
Date First Available | March 31, 2016 |
Manufacturer | Sony |
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Product Description
The full-frame E-mount FE 70-300mm F4.5 - 5.6 G OSS telephoto zoom lens features a state-of-the-art optical design including four aspherical glass elements, two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and Sony’s Nano AR coating, which all work together to effectively suppress spherical aberration, distortion, and chromatic aberration. Together with Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, ensures beautiful high-resolution results for both still and video shooting. Hood Type: Round, bayonet type.
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Customers like the quality and image quality of the lens. For example, they say it's a solid piece of gear, takes stunning shots, and is a superb image capturing tool. Customers are also happy with sharpness, size, and appearance. That said, some complain about the weight. Opinions are mixed on focus and value.
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Customers are satisfied with the quality of the lens. For example, they mention it's a dependable, sharp lens, and a solid piece of gear. That said, they say it'll make a great choice for a long-distance telephoto lens.
"...Build quality: 9/10Solid construction. Doesn't feel cheap at all. The focus ring could be smoother though...." Read more
"...The AF is fast spot on and the MF is easy to use. The OSS is amazing and provides amazing hand held shots...." Read more
"Pros:Excellent build quality.Smooth zoom and makes videography a pleasure and allows for perfectly framing stills...." Read more
"...The anti-shake feature functions as promised. Because of the weight, to keep the lens from creeping, there is a small unobtrusive lock on the barrel...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the image quality of the lens. They mention that it takes stunning shots, is a superb image capturing tool, and allows for perfectly framing stills. They also appreciate the amazing images with no grain, and the saturated colors. Overall, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...The photos are not cropped unless specified, and I didn't do any processing/editing in Lightroom. Lens correction profiles were not applied...." Read more
"...Images are even surprisingly good using digital zoom. I have even used it with extension tubes for amazing macro shots...." Read more
"...Smooth zoom and makes videography a pleasure and allows for perfectly framing stills.Perfect focus ring in both sensitivity and glide...." Read more
"...I get consistently great shots and I love the saturated colors...." Read more
Customers like the size of the lens. They say it's a killer zoom, lightweight, and a pro quality for zooming in on so many types of shots. The lens is also smooth and has a decent aperture. Overall, customers are happy with the quality and performance of this lens.
"Pros:Excellent build quality.Smooth zoom and makes videography a pleasure and allows for perfectly framing stills...." Read more
"...I was floored with the clarity and had to give it that final star!Pros: Fast focus. Clear, crisp pictures...." Read more
"It is a bit heavy but the optics on this lens are very clear. I use it on a Sony A7RIV and it has produced high quality images...." Read more
"...The zoom ring is pretty tight and not as smooth as I'd like, but apparently not tight enough as the lens will still creep if you walk around with..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the sharpness of the lens. They mention that it is a stellar lens, with solid corner sharpness, and is sharp in bright light.
"...The images I've taken are very sharp, even at 300mm. Corner sharpness is really solid...." Read more
"...Little to no chromatic aberration.Sharp in bright light.Constant aperture.Cons:Size...." Read more
"...This thing is tact sharp, both at the 70mm to 300mm range. Ease of operation is great. Both AF and manual modes are simple and spot on...." Read more
"...Focus is quick, and sharpness is very good (but not the absolute best). The focus is fly-by-wire...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the appearance of the lens. They mention that it looks great, has terrific color rendition, and has good optics. Some say that the lens has little to no chromatic aberration and that the depth of field is sharp and clear.
"...Lens flare is very well controlled, and I've not noticed any chromatic aberrations...." Read more
"...Autofocus is fast and accurate on the a6500.Little to no chromatic aberration.Sharp in bright light.Constant aperture...." Read more
"...I get consistently great shots and I love the saturated colors...." Read more
"Stunning image quality in a reasonably priced zoom. Sharpness, contrast, saturation, etc are close to what you would see from pro prime glass...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the focus of the camera lens. Some mention that the focus is decently fast, and the autofocus performed flawlessly. However, others say that it's slow and doesn't focus well in low light.
"...The AF is fast spot on and the MF is easy to use. The OSS is amazing and provides amazing hand held shots...." Read more
"...The zoom ring is pretty tight and not as smooth as I'd like, but apparently not tight enough as the lens will still creep if you walk around with..." Read more
"...Perfect focus ring in both sensitivity and glide.Autofocus is fast and accurate on the a6500.Little to no chromatic aberration...." Read more
"...The autofocus performed flawlessly, no lag, and since I was using it in closeup mode and I had read most of the reviews I half expected some missed..." Read more
Customers find the weight of the lens to be a downside. They mention that it's a little heavy, and bulky. Some customers also say that the lens is heavy and throws off the balance of their camera.
"...Quality and feel is superb. It is a little large and heavy for the base a6000 body, but I use a battery grip that makes the combination very..." Read more
"...Weight. This is a very heavy lens throwing off the balance of any of the a6000 models...." Read more
"Solid build, not too heavy. Image quality only a couple of steps behind the Sony 100-400...." Read more
"...It is a little heavy and doesn't have a tripod connection, but it feels good in my hand. The anti-shake feature functions as promised...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the camera lens. Some mention that it's a great lens, worth the price, and well worth it, while others say that it is not a cheap purchase.
"...For me it was well worth it. For people on a tight budget, it might not be...." Read more
"...It is pricey for an amateur, so I put off buying it for some time, but I am glad I finally bought it. I would definitely recommend this lens!" Read more
"...The ring is $pendy but so far as I am concerned worth every dime, keeping the lens balanced on the tripod and not overloading the flange." Read more
"...It is also quite expensive, and there may be non-Sony lenses out there that compromise a little in specs or performance, but compensate for that by..." Read more
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Image quality: 10/10
The images I've taken are very sharp, even at 300mm. Corner sharpness is really solid. Slight vignetting effect, but it's easily corrected in Lightroom. Lens flare is very well controlled, and I've not noticed any chromatic aberrations. I haven't noticed anything that would reduce my satisfaction with image quality.
Build quality: 9/10
Solid construction. Doesn't feel cheap at all. The focus ring could be smoother though. It's nothing like the 90mm Macro lens (which has my favorite adjustment ring). The zoom ring is pretty tight and not as smooth as I'd like, but apparently not tight enough as the lens will still creep if you walk around with the lens facing downwards (more on that later).
Usability/Convenience: 8/10
Everything seems to be in the right spot. It's got switches for AF/MF, focus limiting, and OSS. It also has a reprogrammable focus hold button and a zoom lock switch. The zoom lock switch isn't very conveniently placed, but what really irritates me is that it can only lock the lens at 70mm. This is a serious inconvenience for me, but might not bother some people. If you don't use the lock, the lens will creep quite considerably, so I'd recommend always using it.
The OSS is very good. I don't have any issues taking photos at slower shutter speeds. I've taken plenty of hand-held, 300mm 1/60s (or slower) photos that turned out to be perfectly usable.
Price: N/A
This is subjective, and totally up to you and your budget. For me it was well worth it. For people on a tight budget, it might not be.
I've included images, and each has has the focal length included (something which people should really consider doing more often...). The photos are not cropped unless specified, and I didn't do any processing/editing in Lightroom. Lens correction profiles were not applied. All photos were taken with the Sony a7 II.
Image quality: 10/10
The images I've taken are very sharp, even at 300mm. Corner sharpness is really solid. Slight vignetting effect, but it's easily corrected in Lightroom. Lens flare is very well controlled, and I've not noticed any chromatic aberrations. I haven't noticed anything that would reduce my satisfaction with image quality.
Build quality: 9/10
Solid construction. Doesn't feel cheap at all. The focus ring could be smoother though. It's nothing like the 90mm Macro lens (which has my favorite adjustment ring). The zoom ring is pretty tight and not as smooth as I'd like, but apparently not tight enough as the lens will still creep if you walk around with the lens facing downwards (more on that later).
Usability/Convenience: 8/10
Everything seems to be in the right spot. It's got switches for AF/MF, focus limiting, and OSS. It also has a reprogrammable focus hold button and a zoom lock switch. The zoom lock switch isn't very conveniently placed, but what really irritates me is that it can only lock the lens at 70mm. This is a serious inconvenience for me, but might not bother some people. If you don't use the lock, the lens will creep quite considerably, so I'd recommend always using it.
The OSS is very good. I don't have any issues taking photos at slower shutter speeds. I've taken plenty of hand-held, 300mm 1/60s (or slower) photos that turned out to be perfectly usable.
Price: N/A
This is subjective, and totally up to you and your budget. For me it was well worth it. For people on a tight budget, it might not be.
I've included images, and each has has the focal length included (something which people should really consider doing more often...). The photos are not cropped unless specified, and I didn't do any processing/editing in Lightroom. Lens correction profiles were not applied. All photos were taken with the Sony a7 II.
Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2024
On my Sony A6300 "half-frames," the lens is equivalent to 105-450. The first time I took it out was to a prairie for pictures of flora. It was overcast so my ISOs were on the high side, plus it was windy so everything was waving wildly. The autofocus performed flawlessly, no lag, and since I was using it in closeup mode and I had read most of the reviews I half expected some missed shots. Not a one. Just flawless performance even under less than ideal conditions.
I use a monopod with a Vee or Wye shooter's rifle rest. The lens is absolutely a chunk, weighs 2 pounds, twice as much as the bodies, but on my second body I always have my Sony 18-105mm F4 G OSS that weighs a pound, so I'm not unused to fairly heavy glass on relatively light bodies.
Between the 18-105 and the (equivalent) 105-450 I have perfect overlap, enormous reach, and outstanding versatility. I purchased the DSLRKIT Metal Tripod Mount Ring for Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6. The ring is $pendy but so far as I am concerned worth every dime, keeping the lens balanced on the tripod and not overloading the flange.
Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2019
On my Sony A6300 "half-frames," the lens is equivalent to 105-450. The first time I took it out was to a prairie for pictures of flora. It was overcast so my ISOs were on the high side, plus it was windy so everything was waving wildly. The autofocus performed flawlessly, no lag, and since I was using it in closeup mode and I had read most of the reviews I half expected some missed shots. Not a one. Just flawless performance even under less than ideal conditions.
I use a monopod with a Vee or Wye shooter's rifle rest. The lens is absolutely a chunk, weighs 2 pounds, twice as much as the bodies, but on my second body I always have my Sony 18-105mm F4 G OSS that weighs a pound, so I'm not unused to fairly heavy glass on relatively light bodies.
Between the 18-105 and the (equivalent) 105-450 I have perfect overlap, enormous reach, and outstanding versatility. I purchased the DSLRKIT Metal Tripod Mount Ring for Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6. The ring is $pendy but so far as I am concerned worth every dime, keeping the lens balanced on the tripod and not overloading the flange.
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This lens does justice to contemporary demand with AF/MF, OSS, Focus range limits and focus programming buttons on the body.
A notch higher than traditional 70-300s available, in terms in terms of technology upgrade at a lower price than standard competitors.