Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM vs Sony DT 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 SAM (SAL55300)
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony DT 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 SAM (SAL55300) is lighter by 300g.
- Sony DT 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 SAM (SAL55300) goes wider (55mm vs 70mm).
- Sony DT 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 SAM (SAL55300) is the newer design (2012 vs 2008).
| Spec | 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM | DT 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 SAM (SAL55300) |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-300mm | 55-300mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/4.5 | f/4.5 |
| Released | 2008 | 2012 |
| Blades | 9 | 7 |
| Format | full-frame | aps-c |
| Groups | 11 | 9 |
| Af motor | SSM | SAM |
| Elements | 16 | 12 |
| Weight g | 760 | 460 (lighter) |
| Filter mm | 62 | 62 |
| Length mm | 135.0 | 116.5 |
| Min focus m | 1.2 (closer focusing) | 1.4 |
| Max magnification | 0.25 | 0.27 |
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
This 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 telephoto zoom lens from Sony fits Sony A mount cameras, from the Sony G series. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Sony DT 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 SAM (SAL55300)
An APS-C telephoto zoom for A-mount, covering 55-300mm with a SAM focus motor. It weighs about 460 g and takes 62mm filters.
Pros
- Long 300mm reach
- Light at about 460 g
- SAM autofocus
- Close focus of 1.4 m
Cons
- Slow aperture at the long end
- Not weather sealed
- APS-C only