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Sony SAL-70300G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM Autofocus Lens

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★★★★☆
4.3

based on 26 reviews  

 

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4.5

$849.00 - $849.99

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Pros

  • Quality construction (17)
  • Sharp focus (15)
  • Easily interchangeable (12)
  • Fast focus (12)
  • Consistent output (11)
  • Durable (11)
  • Lightweight (8)
  • Rugged (7)
  • Easy to clean (1)
  • No lens creep (1)
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Cons

  • Heavy (5)
  • Slow focus (5)
  • Lens creep (3)
  • Blurry focus (1)
  • Max f45 (1)
  • Pricey (1)

Best Uses

  • Wildlife (16)
  • Sports/action (12)
  • General purpose (11)
  • Upgrade (5)
  • Landscapes (4)
  • Night photography (3)
  • Portraits (2)
  • Special effects (2)
  • Beaches (1)
 
 
 

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Sony SAL-70300G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM Autofocus Lens

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$849.00

 
BizRate Rating Outstanding 9.1

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Last update: Sep 9, 2009

Sony SAL-70300G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM Autofocus Lens Reviews

 
 
 

Most helpful positive review

[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Most helpful negative review

 
★★★★★
5.0
Great Birding Lens

"This is the perfect lens for photogrpahing birds on the wing. 300mm is not so long that you have a hard time finding the moving target. The fast focus allows you take a crystal clear shot instead of losing the bird waiting for the lens to focus. While I use my 500mm lens (Sony Reflex)for slower bird photography this lens has become my standard for birds on the fly...." Read Full Review »

Jan 11, 2009 by Birdguy

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★☆☆☆☆
1.0
will not buy it again!!!!!!!!!!!

"AF PROBLEM NOT SHARP AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!..." Read Full Review »

Apr 11, 2009 by 234reba

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[6 of 6 customers found this review helpful]

Sony SAL-70300G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM Autofocus Lens Review

Great Birding Lens

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Quick Focus
  • Rugged
  • More »

    Cons

  • Heavy

    Best Uses

  • Wildlife
 

"This is the perfect lens for photogrpahing birds on the wing. 300mm is not so long that you have a hard time finding the moving target. The fast focus allows you take a crystal clear shot instead of losing the bird waiting for the lens to focus.



While I use my 500mm lens (Sony Reflex)for slower …"  Read Full Review »

American Widgeon

American Widgeon
  • Made with Product
Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jan 11 2009
Birdguy
Roswell, NM
I am:
  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $849.00
 
 

[61 of 61 customers found this review helpful]

Sony SAL-70300G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM Autofocus Lens Review

Clearly superior telephoto sports pictures

★★★★★
5.0

"Coupled to my SONY A700, this telephoto lens yields near professional quality images on the full-size soccer field where I maintain a photo website for a youth team. The entry-level G lens has truly awesome tracking capabilities for players in motion. I often compare my posted images with those from …"  Read Full Review »

Dec 1 2008
Oldmanriver
Mid-South, USA
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Price: $849.99
 
 

[10 of 10 customers found this review helpful]

Sony SAL-70300G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM Autofocus Lens Review

Blown away

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Sharp Focus
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • Lens Creep

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Portraits
  • Special Effects
  • Sports/Action
  • Wildlife
 

"I expected the lens to outperform the standard 75-300 lens and my 28-300 Tamron. I expected better sharpness and contrast, less chromatic aberration, and a faster and more accurate autofocus. I got what I expected and much more. I have been absolutely blown away by the quality photos this has taken. …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Jul 23 2008
Brian B
Providence, RI
I am:
  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $849.99
 

[8 of 8 customers found this review helpful]

Sony SAL-70300G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM Autofocus Lens Review

Great value, great lens

★★★★★
5.0

    Pros

  • Lightweight
  • Quick Focus
  • Rugged
  • Sharp Focus
  • Strong Construction

    Cons

  • None

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Sports/Action
  • Wildlife
 

"A 70-300mm lens suggests possible uses as a sports lens and maybe a short telephoto, but this lens has special characteristics that fit it well for other specialized functions. It has a close focus of 1.2 meters, which makes it great for flowers and butterflies which are really edgy about anything g …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Oct 19 2008
Dick
Bridgewater, NJ
I am:
  • Semi-Professional
Reviewed at:
Price: $849.99
 

[5 of 5 customers found this review helpful]

Sony SAL-70300G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G SSM Autofocus Lens Review

Well Built Lens w/ Excellent Img Quality

★★★★☆
4.0

    Pros

  • Consistent Output
  • Durable
  • Easily Interchangeable
  • Easy To Clean
  • Rugged
  • More »

    Cons

  • Heavy

    Best Uses

  • General Use
  • Portraits
  • Sports/Action
  • Upgrade
  • Wildlife
 

"This Lens is perfect for outdoor pictures. I've used this to take portraits of performers at concerts and dance events.



It has very fast and accurate focus although you may experience some hunting in low light / indoors. However, the focus limiter help a lot in that situation. The low aperture do …"  Read Full Review »

Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend
Sep 1 2008
Dylan
New York, NY
I am:
  • Hobbyist/Enthusiast
Reviewed at:
Price: $849.99
 
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