Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS
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Our take on the Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS
The Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS is a full-frame E-mount telephoto zoom with built-in Optical SteadyShot, a linear focus motor and a G-series optical design. It covers a useful 70-300mm range for sports, wildlife and travel, and it focuses close enough for near-macro work at the long end. It is one of the few native full-frame telezooms Sony makes without a constant aperture, which keeps it smaller and cheaper than the G Master alternatives.
- Optical SteadyShot helps handheld shots at 300mm
- Linear focus motor is fast, quiet and smooth for video
- Sharp through most of the frame, especially stopped down
- Close focus of about 0.9m at the long end for near-macro
- Lighter and less expensive than Sony's 100-400mm GM
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Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS price history
Lowest price we've seen: $1,533.39 on Nov 7 at Best Buy. Tracked across 1 store since Nov 7.
What reviewers say
Owners generally rate this lens as a solid, dependable telezoom for the money, with good sharpness and effective stabilization. Most criticism centers on the slow variable aperture and the lack of a tripod collar.
- SharpnessPraisedOwners say it is sharp across the frame, especially stopped down a little.
- StabilizationPraisedOptical SteadyShot is credited with keeping handheld 300mm shots usable.
- ApertureCriticisedThe f/4.5-5.6 range is called slow for indoor and low-light work.
Questions and answers
- Is the Sony FE 70-300mm good for wildlife?
- Yes, in good light. The 300mm reach and stabilization suit wildlife, but the f/5.6 maximum aperture at the long end means you will push ISO higher at dawn and dusk.
- Does it work on APS-C Sony bodies?
- Yes. On an APS-C E-mount body it gives a 105-450mm equivalent field of view, which makes it a strong budget wildlife option.
- How close can it focus?
- About 0.9m at the 300mm end, giving roughly 0.31x magnification, which is enough for near-macro shots of flowers and insects.
- Is it worth it over the Sony 100-400mm GM?
- If you need the extra reach, sharper wide-open performance and a tripod collar, the 100-400mm GM is the better lens. The 70-300mm is lighter and much cheaper and is the better value for casual telephoto use.
- Does it have image stabilization?
- Yes, it has built-in Optical SteadyShot, which works alongside in-body stabilization on newer Sony bodies.
- What is in the box?
- The lens, front and rear caps, a lens hood and a soft carrying pouch.
