The 70-300mmm G lens is the longest telephoto lens you can currently find for Sony APS-C and full-frame mirrorless cameras. This may not be the case for long, however, as Sony is committed to releasing more lenses for the E-mount system and rumors about a possible 100-400mm have already surfaced. Either way, a 70-300mm lens is a must-have zoom in every interchangeable camera system so let’s have a look at how good the Sony version is. We had the chance to test the lens on the Sony A7r mark II and a6500. As with all our most recent reviews, you can check out all our findings in the video below! Ethics statement: The 70-300mm was kindly provided to us by the London Camera Exchange shop in Chester. We regularly buy from them and are more than happy to recommend the shop to anyone living nearby (or further afield). The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable and they have a great selection of products. We were not asked to write anything about the lens nor were we provided with any other compensation of any kind. Within the article, there are affiliate links. If you buy something after clicking the link, we will receive a small commission. To know more about our ethics, you can visit our full disclosure page. Thank you! Main Specifications
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Our verdictThe Sony 70-300mm G lens is a very good option, and at the time of writing, the only one really. Sharpness is excellent, the lens focuses fast, it is well-built and it is easy to use thanks to the multiple switches and buttons on the side. Owners of an a6xxx camera might find it a little front heavy and large but I was comfortable using it on our a6500 for birds in flight and motorsports. My only problem with this lens is the price as I mentioned above. It is twice as expensive as the average 70-300mm lens you can find for DSLR systems. I wish Sony had given it a lower price as this type of zoom is usually the first telephoto a beginner might consider and not everyone is willing to spend a lot of money on one. Sample ImagesA7r II, 1/250, f/8, ISO 100 – 84mmA7r II, 1/250, f/5, ISO 100 – 120mmA7r II, 1/1250, f/8, ISO 500 – 300mma6500, 1/2000, f/5.6, ISO 640 – 300mma6500, 1/2000, f/5.6, ISO 1250 – 300mmA7r II, 1/800, f/9, ISO 100 – 300mma6500, 1/320, f/5.6, ISO 200 – 300mma6500, 1/500, f/5.6, ISO 400 – 300mma6500, 1/1000, f/5, ISO 200 – 110mma6500, 1/800, f/5.6, ISO 160 – 300mmMathieu Gasquet is a professional photographer with French and Italian origins. Besides running his own video and photography studio 3Dit Lab, he is also the official photographer for the National Cinema Museum in Turin. You can follow him on Google+, Twitter or Facebook! |