Sony
Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS
| Component | Weight | Score | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Customer Reviews | 35% | 91.6 | |
| Technical Analysis | 30% | 67.8 | |
| Market Position | 20% | 92.0 | |
| Value Proposition | 15% | 74.7 |
Age adjustment: ×0.86 (older models get a slight downward adjustment so newer products with current technology are fairly represented).
📖 Overview
The Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS is a telephoto zoom lens offering a good balance of reach and portability. It is suitable for wildlife, sports, and portrait photography. While its image quality is solid, it is not as sharp as more expensive lenses.
📸 Browse 172 real-world sample photos taken with this lens by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.
📋 Specifications
| Focal Length | 70-300mm |
|---|---|
| Max Aperture | f/4.5-5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/22-29 |
| Lens Type | Zoom |
| Mount | Sony E |
| AF Motor | Linear Motor |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 90.0 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.31x |
| Elements / Groups | 16 elements in 13 groups |
| Aperture Blades | 9 |
| Filter Diameter | 72mm |
| Weight | 854g |
| Dimensions | 84.0 x 143.5mm |
| Release Year | 2016 |
| MSRP | $1,299 |
🛒 Where to Buy the Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS
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🖼️ Sample Photos
Real-world photos taken with the Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS, sourced from SampleShots.
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