Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II vs Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II is faster by 0.3 stops (f/4.0 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
- Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II is lighter by 750g.
- Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II reaches further (400mm vs 300mm).
- Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II is the newer design (2015 vs 2013).
| Spec | 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II | 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-300mm | 70-400mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.5 | f/4.0 (faster) |
| Released | 2015 | 2013 |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 11 | 12 |
| Af motor | SSM | SSM |
| Elements | 16 | 18 |
| Weight g | 750 (lighter) | 1500 |
| Filter mm | 62 | 77 |
| Length mm | 135.0 | 196.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.2 (closer focusing) | 1.5 |
| Weather sealed | Yes | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.25 | 0.27 |
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
A 70-300mm G telephoto zoom for A-mount with SSM autofocus and a dust and moisture resistant build. It weighs about 750 g and takes 62mm filters.
Pros
- Quick SSM autofocus
- Full-frame coverage
- Dust and moisture resistant
- Close focus of 1.2 m
Cons
- Slow at the long end
- No stabilization (camera-based)
- Weighs about 750 g
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II
A long-range zoom for A-mount, covering 70-400mm with SSM focusing. It weighs about 1,500 g and takes 77mm filters.
Pros
- Long 400mm reach
- SSM autofocus
- Full-frame coverage
- Minimum focus 1.5 m
Cons
- Heavy at about 1,500 g
- No stabilization in the lens
- Slow f/5.6 aperture at 400mm