Used Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Telephoto Zoom Lens with Super Sonic Wave Motor for A Alpha DSLR Cameras

2021-09-02T20:00:00

This is a great lens but unfortunately the manual focus stopped working six months in and although it was under warranty the process of getting the camera fixed has been a nightmare.

Jesse c.

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2020-04-23T20:00:00

The focus ring is not smooth. Chatters. Auto focus is very good but sometimes you want to tweak the focus. I think it is heavy, but maybe that’s just me.

Jnull

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2017-06-27T12:05:45

So far good, still on vacations , will give more feedback upon my return. Clear photos, nice colors.

Nelson O.

2017-04-20T15:14:02

This is a great and sharp lens when mounted on my A99 producing beautiful clear shots.

Minh T.

2017-03-29T20:00:00

I've had this lens for a couple months & couldn't be happier--it's the perfect companion for my a99/a77. Zoom/focus is swift/seamless. Lightweight enough to carry anywhere. Would have been nice to have an xtra stop or so of light, but, for my purposes, fits the bill fine!

linkage1

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2016-03-11T19:00:00

Super sharp optics throughout the zoom range, exceptional when used just one stop down from fully open. Very sharp at 300mm F5.6. Silent and fast focusing. A class piece of glass!

daverover

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2016-02-24T19:00:00

Picture quality is far superior to the pictures obtained by the original kit lens supplied with A65 camera. It is heavier than original 70-300 but balances well in the palm of the hand. I am very pleased with the results so far. I wish it would be F2.8 Cost is rather high but shop around, special offers are available.

Darky

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2015-09-13T20:00:00

This is my third SAL70300G and two are still in use as we have three Sony cameras. Very useful lens for travelling as not too heavy and has good control of distortion and great presentation of detail.

Brian32

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2015-07-29T20:00:00

Best ever lens EVER. Love love LOVE this new lens. Detail is extraordinary - even with birds in flight (see photo). This is now my go-to lens for my hobby photography. Thanks Sony for such an outstanding product! Makes ANYBODY look good as a photographer!

ajpcanuck

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2015-04-20T20:00:00

Great lens in good light Very sharp and highly recommended. Optically excellent and focus limiter is very good. Performance is excellent, but the 300mm can be limiting for birding. It is priced much too high compared to other lenses of similar optical quality. So this reduces overall rating as its price/performance ratio is poor. Ie value for money is not that good If money is not an issue then buy one.

AcemanPaul

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2014-11-06T19:00:00

Excellent quality optics, very pleased with results so far

Goredolf

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2014-07-21T20:00:00

Great all around lens, work beautifully with my SLT-A99, worth every penny

jalewin

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2014-06-22T20:00:00

I've been using the lens for 6 months on both A77 and A99. On the A99 it works great but on the A77 it needed some focus adjustment as it was back focusing. I also have a 3rd party 70-300 lens which has a sharper centre area but at the edges the Sony are better. However the other lens is less than half the price. Overall good but not perfect.

MikeAberdeen

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2014-06-02T20:00:00

I absolutely LOVE this lens. Great for action shots, nature photography and still subjects that are far off.

SanP

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2014-06-01T20:00:00

I bought this lens to replace the cheaper 75-300 sony lens I bought with a previous sony SLR. I was looking for a better quality lens and I believe the 70-300 is it, very quiet, very quick focus, great image quality. It's a hefty lump, but looks impressive on the camera. The lens seems to struggle initially with focus, but gets better when it's "warmed up", with the benefit of simultaneous auto and manual focus, even when cold it's easy to help the auto focus find the sweet spot. It's worth shopping around, the price of this lens can vary by several £100s.

BillyT85

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2012-09-09T20:00:00

I love the image quality, excellent product from Sony. the 'G' coating proves the GOLD standard output. SSM is awesome... very fast... focus hold button is proper position to hold the focus... must have lens for outdoor and wildlife photographs... amazing..

veerprakar

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2012-06-03T20:00:00

just broke the seal on this baby and it's just as advertised...couldn't be happier...first shot out of the box is here..

deltadave44

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2012-05-12T20:00:00

Overall, I am very happy with this lens. It produces very nice photos and fairs quite well even in direct sunlight. Its range allows for some portrait photos with very nice bokeh. The SSM makes it great for recording videos and is quick on the autofocus. The 70-300G is a very solid lens with great build quality and feels amazing in the hand! The one complaint I have is that it's a little slow for lowlight situations. If it were at least one stop lower (say, f3.5-4.6), it would make this lens absolutely perfect! I chose this lens over the 70-200G series lense due to the fact that it's much more portable and covers a very large focal range. Overall, if you need a good zoom lens in this focal range, this is it. Optically, it is much better than it's non-G counterpart (75-300mm), so if you want the better image quality, overall performance and you have some extra cash to spare, I definitely recommend this lens; it won't disappoint.

Successful

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2012-05-07T20:00:00

Test shots attached shows the 70mm shot.at 1/320 of a sec, F9, ISO 100 and 300mm shot F9, ISO 200, at 1/500 of a sec. Hand held and Steady shoot turned on. Both test shots were minimally Photoshoped using CS-5.5. I was happily surprised by the sharpness, clarity, and contrast. I also ran test on the lens wide open and was also happy with the results I previously used the 18-200 lens from Sony, but no more. G lenses from Sony are far Superior.

CnaRay

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2012-05-06T21:00:00

I'm primarily a nature/landscape (amateur) photographer...this lens has allowed and inspired me to push myself further...thanks Sony

BILLY S.

2012-01-29T19:00:00

I use this with my Sony A850 for landscape, flowers and sometimes wildlife/birds photography. This lens rocks!!! Silent and fast Auto focus. Image quality is fantastic. I have used it with Tamron 1.6x TC, surprisingly it does AF in bright daylight, but the Image quality is bit soft. The range is short for wildlife photography, if cost is not an issue and intended use is wildlife photography, look at Sony 70-400 G. If you are looking for a lightweight telephoto lense you can't go wrong with this gem. I have used it with Raynox DCR 250 for macro and got amazing results.

NAVEEN N.

2012-01-15T19:00:00

I decided to get this lense to go with my Sony a580, so far Im really pleased with the ease and clarity of the photos. It is heavy, but with all that glass Im sure I will be taking the best shots

DEBBIE D.

2011-11-21T19:00:00

While this lens is on the heavy side (as all G-Series lenses), it provides great photos with nice sharpness across the image. I use mine on the A850 with excellent results from a sharpness and bokeh perspective. Low light situations are difficult to manage without a tripod. I use mine mostly during day for landscape photos.

bbecker010

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2011-03-13T21:00:00

For a telephoto this lens is easy to manage and shoot with. Clarity of shots have been excellent. Very happy with this lens. Has become my choice of lenses to use.

PAT L.

2011-01-25T19:00:00

This lens represents a rather ideal focal length for manageable mid to long telephoto shooting styles. It is built like a fine European sport sedan and acts accordingly rewarding you with well focused, color rich images that delight. I can even use this as a imitation macro lens to provide closeup views of insects on flowers from a good distance due to it's high magnification. It balances well even on a A55. The SSM drive motor is just yummy. Instant and quiet to focus. If you are serious about your photography you need look no further for this focal length range. This lens flat out delivers in spades

dcisive

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2010-05-15T20:00:00

I really really love this lens. I have had it for quite some time now and I am still a bit stunned at how sharp it is. And with BEAUTIFUL BEAUTIFUL colors !! Thanks to the SSM motor, Auto focusing is really quick and scarily silent and very accurate. The only time I feel bad when dealing with this lens is when I have to take it off of my camera. I love its size and weight too. It feels right and your fingers just fall perfectly where they're supposed to. Using it is very comfortable and lots of fun. I'm really impressed by this thing. Bravo Sony !! I could really just blab on forever but I'm sure you guys get the point lol !! I actually really like the way it looks too. it looks like it can travel through time !! it has character and charisma !! I like that !! I highly recommend this lens to all Sony Alpha users !! I have also used the normal cheaper 75-300 and the difference is HUGE !! I know that the G is more expensive but honestly it is so much more than worth it.

Sehrawy

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2009-05-24T21:00:00

This lens is expensive just over 800 dollars though at first was leary about it for the price.I have to say I never put this lens down it is a great portrait ,and Macro and wildlife lens and talk about sharp.It makes a regular 70-300 Sony lens seem like garbage and I was happy with the regular lens All I can say is if it says a G lens you have nothing to worry about this is a sharp lens at 70-300 no softness at any setting.All I can say is I would of bought sooner if I knew it was this great..

Flushing M.

2009-05-02T20:00:00

I added this lens to my kit mainly for sports events, and what a surprise I was in for! At first glance, the size of this lens is somewhat daunting. But, once mounted on the A700 (with V-grip), poof! Excellent balance and handling! This has remained true since moving over to the A900 (also with V-grip). The results at water polo tournies has become quite the subject among other parents and fans. I am very well pleased!

SLUF1354

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2009-04-10T21:00:00

AF PROBLEM, NOT sharp

villykl

2009-02-21T19:00:00

I just bought this lens and as soon as i connected it to my a350 I was instantly turned into a photographer, well... it at least felt like it anyway. It is easily the best lens that i have ever used. The quality of the glass is incredible. Have not found any optical or any other problems.

jdog

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