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Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G SSM II

Name: Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G SSM II
Brand: Sony
SKU: sony-70-300mm-f-4-5-5-6-g-ssm-ii
Availability: InStock

4.2

(3 reviews)

Optical: 3.7

Mechanical: 3.7

Value: 3.0

Focal Length

70-300mm

Aperture

f/4.5-5.6 (min f/22)

Mount

Minolta A, Sony A

Weight

750g

Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G SSM II is a auto focus ultra telephoto zoom lens for full frame cameras.

Optical design

Has 9 aperture blades, with this amount of aperture blades you will be satisfied with the result.

Physical characteristics

With a lens filter diameter of 62 mm you are one step from the next standard filter size, buy step-up ring and bigger filter you may want to use a step-up ring and 67 or 77mm filter. 135 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it. Weights 750 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag.

Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G SSM II purchase history

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What is the Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G SSM II?

Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G SSM II is a camera lens with 70-300mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/4.5 - 5.6/22, for the Minolta A, Sony A mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 750g.

Prices and availability are sourced from eBay sold listings and live auctions at request time.

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Technical Specifications

Optical

Focal Length70-300mm

Aperturef/4.5-5.6 (min f/22)

Min Focus Distance1.2m

FocusingAuto Focus

Physical

Weight750g

Length135.5mm

Filter Thread62mm

MountMinolta A, Sony A

FormatFull frame

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Reviews

Nice lens!5.0/5

Nice lens! Great range, great travel lens. nothing bad to say about it. it's sharp, small and light.

Nice lens!5.0/5

Nice lens! Great range, great travel lens. nothing bad to say about it. it's sharp, small and light.

Juan Rios3.6/5

Reviewer did not give any comments for Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G SSM II

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G SSM II?

Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G SSM II is a camera lens with 70-300mm focal length, a maximum aperture of f/4.5 - 5.6/22, for the Minolta A, Sony A mount, supporting the Full frame format, weighing 750g.

What mount is the Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G SSM II compatible with?

Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G SSM II uses a Minolta A, Sony A mount and supports the Full frame format.

How much does the Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G SSM II cost?

Based on recent eBay sold listings the Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G SSM II typically sells for around $173.00. Actual prices vary with condition and seller.

Is the Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G SSM II a good lens?

Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G SSM II has a community rating of 4.2/5 from 3 review(s).

Which lenses are similar to the Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G SSM II?

Similar lenses include Cosina 60-300mm f/4 - 5.6, Koboron AF 60-300mm f/4-5.6 UMCS Macro, Minolta AF 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 II.

Current Pricing

Latest Price

€725.00

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Review Summary

Overall Rating

3.6

Optical3.7/5

Mechanical3.7/5

Value3.0/5

Bokeh3.0/5

Usability3.7/5

Based on 3 reviewers