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Sony 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 SSM G (SAL-70300G) - APS-C Review / Test Report - Sample Images & Verdict |
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Sample Images
Here're some sample images taken with the Alpha 700 and RAW-converted via CaptureOne v4.
Click on a thumbnail to view the original file (opens in a separate window). Please note that the originals are FULL SIZE samples
(=several megabytes) thus requiring a significant amount of bandwidth so please take care of the limited resources here.
| Make |
SONY |
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| Model |
DSLR-A700 |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
70.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/500s |
| Size |
2848x4272 |
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| Make |
SONY |
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| Model |
DSLR-A700 |
| ISO Speed |
400 |
| Focal Length |
300.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/5.6 @ 1/500s |
| Size |
4272x2848 |
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| Make |
SONY |
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| Model |
DSLR-A700 |
| ISO Speed |
400 |
| Focal Length |
300.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/6.3 @ 1/1250s |
| Size |
4272x2848 |
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| Make |
SONY |
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| Model |
DSLR-A700 |
| ISO Speed |
400 |
| Focal Length |
70.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/8.0 @ 1/1250s |
| Size |
2848x4272 |
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| Make |
SONY |
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| Model |
DSLR-A700 |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
300.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/5.6 @ 1/250s |
| Size |
2848x4272 |
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| Make |
SONY |
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| Model |
DSLR-A700 |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
300.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/5.6 @ 1/160s |
| Size |
2848x4272 |
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| Make |
SONY |
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| Model |
DSLR-A700 |
| ISO Speed |
200 |
| Focal Length |
210.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/5.6 @ 1/200s |
| Size |
2848x4272 |
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| Make |
SONY |
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| Model |
DSLR-A700 |
| ISO Speed |
640 |
| Focal Length |
200.0mm |
| Exposure Data: |
f/5.6 @ 1/640s |
| Size |
4272x2848 |
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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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