Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS vs Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS is lighter by 229g.
- Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS reaches further (350mm vs 300mm).
- Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS is the newer design (2019 vs 2016).
| Spec | E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS | FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 70-350mm | 70-300mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.5 | f/4.5 |
| Released | 2019 | 2016 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Weight g | 625.0 (lighter) | 854.0 |
| Filter mm | 67 | 72 |
| Length mm | 142.0 | 143.5 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 77.0 | 84.0 |
| Min focus m | 1.1 | 0.9 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.23 | 0.31 |
Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS
A stabilized APS-C telephoto zoom for E-mount, covering 70-350mm. It weighs about 625 g and takes 67mm filters.
Pros
- Long reach
- Optical SteadyShot
- G-series optics
- Moderate weight at 625 g
Cons
- APS-C only
- Slow aperture
- Minimum focus 1.1 m
Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
A telephoto zoom for full-frame E-mount covering 70-300mm with Optical SteadyShot and a dust and moisture resistant design.
Pros
- Long reach at modest size
- Optical SteadyShot
- Dust and moisture resistant design
Cons
- Aperture narrows to f/5.6 at 300mm
- Not suited to dim light