70-300mm f4.5-5.6 Zoom Lens
Model number:
SAL-70300G
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Recreate the moment with precision and clarity when you attach this G-Series 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 telephoto zoom lens to your powerful α DSLR camera.
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A superb telephoto zoom lens that's easy to carry. The Sony G-Series 70-300mm f4.5-5.6 Telephoto Zoom Lens is a brilliant performer for a wide range of medium-distance and long shots, with SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) design for fast, silent auto-focus, ED glass to virtually eliminate chromatic aberration, focus hold button and more. Minimum focusing distance of about 4 feet (1.2m) lets you move in close to your subject—and even at full zoom extension it captures sharp, clear images thanks to the benefit of Super SteadyShot® image stabilization built into every Sony α system DSLR. (35mm equivalent: 105-450mm).
Compact Design, All-Around Versatility
This superb 70-300mm zoom lens is an excellent choice for a wide range medium to long-distance telephoto applications -- and its lightweight design lets you leave it on-camera or carry it easily as an accessory lens for special purposes (35mm equivalent: 105-450mm).
In-Camera Image Stabilization
A major reason for its compact, lightweight design is the benefit of Super SteadyShot® in-camera image stabilization, built into every Sony & 945 system DSLR -- and enabling accessory lenses to eliminate the extra weight and expense of in-lens stabilization mechanisms.
Smooth Manual Focusing
An easy-grip focus ring on the lens barrel gives you a solid “hands-on” feel in manual focusing.
Circular Aperture
Because the aperture blades form a near circle at the wide openings used for low-light shots, spot-light sources have a pleasing circular defocused effect.
Short Minimum Focusing Distance
With the ability to focus as closely as 4 feet (1.2m), this telephoto lens also lets you move in for dramatic shots of people, natural subjects and close-up details.
Focus Hold Button
For creative control and image preview, a focus hold button conveniently located on the lens barrel lets you firmly lock in focus -- and a focus range limiter can be set to speed auto-focus response.
ED (Extra-low Dispersion) Glass
Because light of different wavelength (or color) bends at different angles when it passes through a lens, ED (Extra-low Dispersion) Glass is used to eliminate chromatic aberration by correcting certain wavelengths of light for sharp, clear images with well defined colors.
Superb Optical Performance
Sony’s G-Series lenses are designed for maximum descriptive power, maintaining excellent peripheral light characteristics and minimizing contrast drop-off even at the edges of the frame.
SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor)
Designed for fast, smooth, silent automatic focusing, this unique technology achieves high torque at low speed with rapid start/stop response. It operates through the ability of a piezoelectric device to reshape itself quickly when voltage is applied.
Multi-Element Design with Internal Focusing
The SAL-70300G is designed with 16 lens elements in 11 groups, with internal focusing so the balance of your camera never changes.
Product Specifications
Optics/Lens
- Lens Type : Telephoto & Telephoto Zoom
- Aperture (Max.) : f/4.5
- Aperture (Min.) : f/32
- Filter Diameter : 62 mm
- Lens Groups-Elements : 16 elements, 11 groups
- Minimum Focus Distance : 4' (1.2m)
- Aspheric Elements : no aspheric
- Distance Encoder : Yes
- Distance Scale : Yes
- Non-rotating Focusing Ring : Yes
- SSM Focusing : Built-in
- Focal Length (35mm equivalent) : APS: 105-450
- Focus-hold Button : Yes
- Magnification : x 0.25
Weights and Measurements
- Dimensions (Approx.) : 3 1/4 x 5 3/8” (82.5 x 135.5mm)
- Weight (Approx.) : 1lbs 12oz (800g)
Convenience
- Removable Flash Media Compatibility :
In the Box
- Front and rear lens cap
- SH0010 petal lens hood
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SAL-70300 Lens Hood
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Lens Case for up to 140mm
$36.99
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Multi-coat Protector for 62mm α
$69.99
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Circular Polarizing Filter
$119.99
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Neutral Density Filter
$89.99
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Soft Wrapping Cloth
$19.99
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Soft Lens Pouch
$20.99
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α Rear Lens Cap
$3.99
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62mm Front Lens Cap - Sony α logo
$7.99
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62mm Front Lens Cap - G Series logo
$12.99
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Product Reviews
Write a review( Rated 5 out of 5 Stars AVERAGE RATING | 5 REVIEWS Ratings Snapshot)
5 of 5 (100%) customers would recommend this product to a friend
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Reviewer: Oldmanriver (Mid-South, USA)
Date: Dec 1, 2008
I've had this product for 6-12 months
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top10Contributor REVIEW
Clearly superior telephoto sports pictures
Pros: Silent and precise rapid focusing; solid and attractively built; great value for money
Cons: Maximum f 4.5 aperture makes nights sports photography with slower shutter speeds a doable challenge
Coupled to my SONY A700, this telephoto lens yields near professional quality images on the full-size soccer field where I maintain a photo website for a youth team. The entry-level G lens has truly awesome tracking capabilities for players in motion. I often compare my posted images with those from other local teams whose photographers use Nikon "all in one" telephoto kit lenses (and other lesser brands), all limited by their inherent optical compromises. (I also own a SAL-1680Z lens for the shorter focal length range.) Their sports pictures rarely achieve the razor sharp clarity of my dedicated higher focal length range SONY G lens. The difference is quite stunning. My satisfaction with this trusty "tool" is through the roof. At the end of the day, carrying more than one lens tends to be a prerequisite for image excellence.
Rated 5.000000 out of 5 Stars Ratings Snapshot
Date: Jul 8, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
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great lens!
Pros: great lens
Cons: not enough to matter
I have only owed Minolta products. I've never owned a digital camera before. I purchased a Sony a-700 to replace my Dynaxx 7000 since Kodachrome 200 is off the market. I bought this Sony lens based on previous reviews to replace my old, inexpensive, half plastic, Minolta A/F 75-300 lens. What a difference! Soft, photo studio pictures (any light, any situation), have been replaced by sharp, exquisite frames. Worth every penny!
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Reviewer: Sehrawy (Cairo, Egypt)
Date: May 16, 2010
I've had this product for 3-6 months
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BRILLIANT BRILLIANT BRILLIANT !!!!!!!!
Pros: Everything about this lens is simply fantastic. It is exceptionally sharp and extremely fast. I love this thing.
Cons: none that I can think of.
I really really love this lens. I have had it for quite some time now and I am still a bit stunned at how sharp it is. And with BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL colors !! Thanks to the SSM motor, Auto focusing is really quick and scarily silent and very accurate. The only time I feel bad when dealing with this lens is when I have to take it off of my camera. I love its size and weight too. It feels right and your fingers just fall perfectly where they're supposed to. Using it is very comfortable and lots of fun. I'm really impressed by this thing. Bravo Sony !! I could really just blab on forever but I'm sure you guys get the point lol !! I actually really like the way it looks too. it looks like it can travel through time !! it has character and charisma !! I like that !! I highly recommend this lens to all Sony Alpha users !! I have also used the normal cheaper 75-300 and the difference is HUGE !! I know that the G is more expensive but honestly it is so much more than worth it.
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Reviewer: jdog (Dyersburg, TN)
Date: Feb 22, 2009
I've had this product for less than a month
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One amazing lens
Pros: Great quality lens
Cons: none yet
I just bought this lens and as soon as i connected it to my a350 I was instantly turned into a photographer, well... it at least felt like it anyway. It is easily the best lens that i have ever used. The quality of the glass is incredible. Have not found any optical or any other problems.
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Reviewer: SLUF1354 (Mohnton, PA)
Date: May 3, 2009
I've had this product for 3-6 months
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top25Contributor REVIEW
Not generally a Zoom fan, but WOW
Pros: Sharp, fast, great handling, quality.
Cons: None so far.
I added this lens to my kit mainly for sports events, and what a surprise I was in for! At first glance, the size of this lens is somewhat daunting. But, once mounted on the A700 (with V-grip), poof! Excellent balance and handling! This has remained true since moving over to the A900 (also with V-grip). The results at water polo tournies has become quite the subject among other parents and fans. I am very well pleased!