Sony Sony A Telephoto Zoom

70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G SSM II (SAL70300G2)

70-300mm
f/4.5
Telephoto Zoom
Weather sealed
750 g
Min focus 1.2 m

Quick answer

The Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G SSM II (SAL70300G2) is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 70-300mm at f/4.5 for the Sony A mount. Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.

About this lens

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 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G SSM II (SAL70300G2) specifications

Brand: Sony
Mount: Sony A
Focal length: 70-300mm
Maximum aperture: f/4.5
Lens type: Telephoto Zoom
Format coverage: full-frame
Released: 2015
Optical construction: 16 elements in 11 groups
Aperture blades: 9
Autofocus motor: SSM
Weather sealing: Yes
Minimum focus distance: 1.2 m
Maximum magnification: 0.25x
Filter thread: 62 mm
Weight: 750 g
Length: 135 mm

Specification source: dyxum.com

What can you shoot with the Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G SSM II (SAL70300G2)?

At 70-300mm this is a standard to telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:

Everyday and street photography
Natural-perspective portraits
Documentary and travel work
Portraits with a flattering perspective
Events and weddings

Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
Full frame	1.0x	70–300mm	6.9–28.8°	8.2–34.3°
APS-C	1.5x	105–450mm	4.6–19.5°	5.5–23.3°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G SSM II (SAL70300G2) use?

It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G SSM II (SAL70300G2)?

It zooms across 70-300mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.5. That makes it a standard to telephoto lens.

Is the Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G SSM II (SAL70300G2) a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 70-300mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.5.

What is the Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G SSM II (SAL70300G2) equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 105–450mm on full frame, with a 4.6–19.5° horizontal and 5.5–23.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.