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    Minolta ASony A
    Ultra telephoto zoom
    Full frame

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

    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

    Weights 750 grams so it is a heavy lens, consider using its own lens bag. 135 mm long, with this size carry only if you use it. 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.

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

    eBay Price HistoryeBay Auction (high-low)Linear trend

    Prices have held steady across 40 months of tracked sales — pay around the $293.00 fair value and watch for outliers below it.

    Fair value (90-day)
    $293.00
    Don't exceed (P75)
    $327.00
    All-time low
    $173.00
    Latest sale
    $336.00

    Best deals

    34 of 64 tracked sales (53%) closed at or under the $293.00 fair value.

    • Jan 2, 2024$173.00$-120.00 / typical
    • Jan 5, 2024$175.00$-118.00 / typical
    • Feb 4, 2024$201.00$-92.00 / typical
    • Feb 4, 2024$205.00$-88.00 / typical
    • Mar 9, 2025$238.00$-55.00 / typical

    eBay Auctions

    No active auctions found.

    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

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    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.

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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

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