Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS

The Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS is a solid telezoom lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras, but a narrow aperture limits use in dim light.

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MSRP: $1,173.00

Product details

  • 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

PROS

+ Good telephoto zoom range.
+ Strong image quality.
+ Quick autofocus.
+ Sturdy build.
+ Optical stabilization.
+ All-weather design.

CONS

- Pricey.
- Narrow aperture.
- Some pincushion distortion.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on November 21, 2016
The Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS is a solid telezoom lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras, but a narrow aperture limits use in dim light.
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