70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
- 70-300mm
- f/4.5
- Telephoto Zoom
- Weather sealed
- 750 g
- Min focus 1.2 m
Quick answer
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
Verdict
A solid A-mount telephoto with a dust and moisture resistant build.
About this lens
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II: a telephoto zoom lens with a 70-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4.5-5.6, made for Sony A mount cameras, from the Sony G series. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II 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 F4.5-5.6 G SSM II?
- Wildlife and sports
- Telephoto travel
- Full-frame A-mount all-rounder
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° |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Sony 70-300mm G SSM II have lens stabilization?
No. It relies on SteadyShot in the camera body, so it is best on A-mount bodies that offer in-body stabilization.
Does the 70-300mm G SSM II cover full frame?
Yes. It is a full-frame lens, and on APS-C bodies the 70-300mm range frames like about 105-450mm.
Can it be used on E-mount cameras?
Yes, with an A-mount adapter such as the LA-EA3 or LA-EA5. The SSM motor in the lens allows autofocus through the adapter.
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