The in-depth Sony 70-300 review

The Sony 70-300 G SSM (SuperSonic Motor) receives only the highest praise from everyone who bought this lens. The G-series or Gold-series lenses are Sony’s offering of professional-grade telephoto lenses, and the Sony 70-300 G SSM continues the same brand of excellence that this class of pro-grade lenses offers. Although its price is a bit steep (around $ 899.99), it is well worth the price and more than makes up for the cost.

The action of this baby’s focus ring is ultra smooth, as is the structure and feel of it all. It feels totally stylish and fashionable. The lens is made of a combination of metal and plastic with very tight tolerances. The fantastic detail in the images you get from the Sony 70-300 is one reason so many photographers like it. Everything you shoot is sharp, with well-defined colors. The Sony 70-300G SSM Telephoto Zoom Lens is a bright light lens and therefore not used much in low light and dark environments.

Product details

The Sony 70-300 has a minimum to maximum focal length of 70 to 300 millimeters with a minimum focal range of 4 feet and a maximum aperture range of F / 4.5 to 5.6. It has a manual and automatic focus mode, and the SSM provides fast and quiet autofocus. It has a magnification power of 25 with a minimum focus distance of 1.2m and a maximum magnification ratio of 1: 4. It has a 62mm non-rotating filter size and a snap-fit ​​petal-shaped lens hood that is supplied with the purchase of the lens. The lens contains an extra low dispersion glass for sharp images and 9 rounded aperture blades and 16 elements in 11 groups inc. 1xED elements. It weighs 760g and measures 83x136mm in dimension.

Conclution

While it is not that light (it weighs about a pound), it is also not that heavy for those who have been used to much heavier lenses; And when used in conjunction with the Sony A700 digital SLR, the balance feels perfect. The best thing about the Sony 70-300 is that it is extremely quiet, thanks to its supersonic wave engine. A great lens to use when photographing wild animals and other animals that you don’t want to scare away. Bird watchers and bird lovers are sure to love this lens! And with a very fast focus motor, the Sony 70-300 feels like a precision instrument – something all photo enthusiasts will appreciate!