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Make
SONY
Model
DSLR-A700
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
70.0mm
Exposure Data:
f/8.0 @ 1/500s
Size
2848x4272
Make
SONY
Model
DSLR-A700
ISO Speed
400
Focal Length
300.0mm
Exposure Data:
f/5.6 @ 1/500s
Size
4272x2848
Make
SONY
Model
DSLR-A700
ISO Speed
400
Focal Length
300.0mm
Exposure Data:
f/6.3 @ 1/1250s
Size
4272x2848
Make
SONY
Model
DSLR-A700
ISO Speed
400
Focal Length
70.0mm
Exposure Data:
f/8.0 @ 1/1250s
Size
2848x4272
Make
SONY
Model
DSLR-A700
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
300.0mm
Exposure Data:
f/5.6 @ 1/250s
Size
2848x4272
Make
SONY
Model
DSLR-A700
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
300.0mm
Exposure Data:
f/5.6 @ 1/160s
Size
2848x4272
Make
SONY
Model
DSLR-A700
ISO Speed
200
Focal Length
210.0mm
Exposure Data:
f/5.6 @ 1/200s
Size
2848x4272
Make
SONY
Model
DSLR-A700
ISO Speed
640
Focal Length
200.0mm
Exposure Data:
f/5.6 @ 1/640s
Size
4272x2848
Verdict
The Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 SSM G is high quality lens and possibly the best of the breed (70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 class). The resolution figures are very good across the zoom range. Lateral CAs, vignetting and distortions are generally well controlled and not really field relevant. While not formally tested the quality of the bokeh is pleasing - an important aspect for a tele lens. The build quality of the lens is very good and better than the mainstream. Thanks to the new SSM ("Supersonic Motor") AF operations are very silent although it doesn't transform the lens into an AF speed demon. If anything the Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 SSM G has one problem - its price tag. At around 700-800€/US$ it is not exactly a cheap item. Undoubtedly you are getting bangs for your bucks but you may also wonder whether this rectifies the rather massive price difference compared to the corresponding Nikon or Canon lenses. That said the 70-300mm G remains a very desirable lens for those seeking for a quality tele zoom lens without the price and weight burden of a 70-200mm f/2.8 or 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6.
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