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FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
- 70-300mm
- f/4.5
- Telephoto Zoom
- Stabilized
- 854 g
- Min focus 0.9 m
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Quick answer
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
Verdict
Think of it as a reasonable first telephoto for Sony full-frame users. It trades speed for portability.
About this lens
Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS: a full-frame telephoto zoom lens with a 70-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4.5-5.6, made for Sony E mount cameras, from the Sony G series with optical stabilization. A long-reach telephoto lens for Sony full-frame E-mount cameras.
Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 70-300mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2016
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 0.9 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.31x
- Filter thread
- 72 mm
- Weight
- 854 g
- Length
- 143.5 mm
- Diameter
- 84 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS?
- Wildlife at moderate distance
- Sports in good light
- Travel telephoto
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
Is the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS good for birds?
It gives useful reach in daylight, but a longer lens suits small or distant birds better.
Does the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS work on APS-C bodies?
Yes. It works on APS-C bodies with a crop, giving roughly 105-450mm equivalent.
Does the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS have image stabilization?
Yes. Optical SteadyShot is built into the lens, which helps keep handheld shots steady at slower shutter speeds.
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