70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II
- 70-400mm
- f/4.0
- Telephoto Zoom
- 1500 g
- Min focus 1.5 m
Quick answer
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
Verdict
The A-mount choice for long-range zoom work. Focus is quick and reach is useful.
About this lens
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II: a superzoom lens with a 70-400mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4-5.6, made for Sony A mount cameras, from the Sony G series. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 70-400mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2013
- Optical construction
- 18 elements in 12 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- SSM
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.5 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.27x
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
- Weight
- 1500 g
- Length
- 196 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II?
- Wildlife and birds
- Motorsport
- Airshows
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
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 | 70–400mm | 5.2–28.8° | 6.2–34.3° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 105–600mm | 3.4–19.5° | 4.1–23.3° |
Frequently asked questions
What is different about the 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II?
It is the later version of the 70-400mm G with the same range and aperture. The earlier lens is a workable alternative on A-mount bodies.
Does the Sony 70-400mm G SSM II have image stabilization?
No. Shake reduction comes from the camera body, so use a fast shutter speed or a supported setup at 400mm.
Can the 70-400mm G SSM II be used on E-mount bodies?
Yes, with an A-mount adapter such as the LA-EA3 or LA-EA5. Its SSM motor lets it autofocus through the adapter.
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