This 70-300 mm zoom is an excellent choice for sports and wildlife, and 1.2 metre minimum focus makes it useful for portraits and flowers too. Nano AR Coating technology enhances clarity, and an advanced optical design achieves high contrast and resolution throughout the zoom range. AF tracking is faster than the previous model and a new dust and moisture resistant design maximizes reliability.
70–300 mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II Compatibility
A-mount Full Frame Cameras
A-mount APS-C Cameras
E-mount Full Frame cameras with Mount Adapter
E-mount APS-C cameras with Mount Adapter
Sample photos
1/50s, F13
1/4s, F8
1/160s, F8
1/6s, F16
1/1.6s, F8
1/80s, F8
1/2s, F11
1/400s, F8
1/15s, F8
Wide 70-300 mm zoom range
An outstanding zoom range for a variety of subjects, from portraits to sports and more! A 1.2 metre minimum focusing distance makes this lens useful for close-up applications too.
Outstanding clarity and contrast
Sony’s original Nano AR Coating effectively suppresses reflections for dramatically reduced flare and ghosting, resulting in notably enhanced overall image quality.
Fast tracking for sports and wildlife
Responsive SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) focus drive and new high-speed lens processing boost autofocus speed and precision by up to four times.
Reliable and easy in any conditions
Reliable operation in a variety of conditions is ensured by a design that prevents dust and moisture from entering the lens.
Telephoto zoom
High performance optics
Fast autofocus
Easy, reliable operation
Lens Configuration
Impeccable Sony G Lens design emphasises a graceful balance between high resolution and gorgeous background bokeh that can enhance the artist’s vision.
MTF Chart
MTF (Modulation Transfer Function) describes how well a lens can reproduce fine details, measured as the degree of contrast achieved between finely spaced lines.
Specifications and Features
G Lens compact telephoto zoom
SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) for fast, silent autofocus
ED glass elements effectively reduce chromatic aberration
Nano AR coating reduces ghosting and flare
Dust and moisture resistant
Minimum focus distance
1.2 m (3.94 ft)
Maximum Magnification ratio (x)
0.25x
Filter Diameter (mm)
62 mm
Weight
750 g (26.5 oz)
What's in the Box
Lens hood (ALC-SH140: petal shape, bayonet type), Lens front cap, Lens rear cap, Case
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