Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS Full-Frame Lens (2016)
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Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS is a telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount. It covers the full-frame image circle. Introduced by Sony in 2016, it has 16 elements in 13 groups.
Like most zoom lenses, the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS is externally-zooming. Fortunately, Sony has provided a zoom lock that at least stops zoom creep. For incremental weathers, Sony is kind enough to include weather sealing.
As a telephoto zoom lens, the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS is well suited for landscape and portrait photography, though its relatively dark maximum aperture limits its performance for indoor sports. Built-in image stabilization makes the lens easier to use handheld, and can be quite valuable for landscape works.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 62% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Optically stabilized
- Zoom lock prevents zoom creep
- Weather-sealed
Cons
- Dark maximum aperture
- Not the most solid zoom mechanism
- Not the sharpest
What external reviewers found***
External score 73% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Compatible with all Sony E-mount cameras
- Sharp f/4.5-5.6 G OSS Lens
- Long focal lengths and apertures
Cons
- Larger filter threads than 70-300mm lens
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Specifications
Construction
Aperture Blades
9 blades
Colors
Black
Form Factor
Telephoto Zoom Lens
Image Size
Full-Frame
Lens Barrel
Focus limiter
Lens Mount
Sony E-mount
Motor
Linear Motor
Optical Formula | Elements
16 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
13 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
Four aspherical and two ED elements + Nano AR coating groups
Dimensions
Filter Diameter
72 mm / 2.83 in
Size | Diameter
84 mm / 3.31 in
Size | Length
144 mm / 5.67 in
Weight
854 g / 30.18 oz
Function
Angle Of View
34.4° Diagonal | 28.8° Horizontal | 19.5° Vertical (wide) ~ 8.3° Diagonal | 6.9° Horizontal | 4.6° Vertical (tele)
Aperture
f/4.5–5.6 ~ f/22–29
Autofocus
Yes
Focal Length
70 mm ~ 300 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Image Stabilization
Yes
Weather Resistance
Yes
Zoom Type
External zoom (zoom lock available)
Performance
Max Magnification
0.31x
Min Focus Distance
900 mm / 35.43 in
Production
Accessory
Lens Hood: ALC-SH144 (supplied)
Debut
2016-03-29
Model Name
SEL70300G
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Reviewer score 73%The Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS Lens is compatible with all Sony E-mount cameras, including both full-frame and APS-C sensor format models. This lens has a moderate price tag on it, and that price tag combined with the overall quality of this lens makes it a decent value.
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Pros
- Sharp f/4.5-5.6 G OSS Lens
- Long focal lengths and apertures
- Compatible with all Sony E-mount cameras
Cons
- Larger filter threads than 70-300mm lens
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References
- ^ Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS Lens Review. [digitalpicture]. https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Sony-FE-70-300mm-f-4.5-5.6-G-OSS-Lens.aspx. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
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