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Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS

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Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS

Focal length
70–300 mm
Aperture
f/4.5–5.6
Weight
854 g
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
90 cm
Length
143.5 mm
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At a Glance

With a 70-300 mm range and an aperture of f/4.5-5.6, this full-frame telephoto zoom for Sony E-mount is built around reach. It has an optical stabilizer, a focus range limiter and a focus hold button, and it is dust and moisture resistant. Its minimum focus distance of 90 cm gives 0.31x magnification. It suits sports, wildlife and landscape.

Good for

  • Sports
  • Wildlife
  • Landscape

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
70 mm
Max. focal length
300 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/4.5
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/5.6
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
16
Groups
13
Weight
854 g (1.88 lb)
Filter diameter
72 mm
Min. focus distance
90 cm (35.43 in)
Max. magnification
1:3.2 (0.31×)
Length
143.5 mm (5.65 in)
Diameter
84 mm (3.31 in)
Released
April 2016

Manufacturer data: sony.com

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Compare with other lenses

Which cameras does the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS fit?

The Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS is a full-frame lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 105-450 mm in full-frame terms.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensSony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSSTamron 70-300mm F4.5-6.3 Di RXD IIITamron 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXDSony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS
Focal length70-300 mm70-300 mm50-300 mm70-350 mm
Max. aperturef/4.5-5.6f/4.5-6.3f/4.5-6.3f/4.5-6.3
Weight854 g545 g665 g625 g
Filter diameter72 mm67 mm67 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance90 cm80 cm22 cm110 cm
Length143.5 mm148 mm150 mm142 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesyes
Image stabilizationyesnoyesyes
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Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS: FAQ

Does the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS have autofocus?

Yes, the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS has autofocus.

Does the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS have image stabilization?

Yes, the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS weigh?

The Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS weighs 854 g. It is 143.5 mm long with a diameter of 84 mm.

What filter size does the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS use?

The Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS takes 72 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS is 90 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 105-450 mm in full-frame terms.

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