Intermediate wildlife, sports, and documentary photographers will find a long-reaching friend in the E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS. By pairing an impressive 105-525mm equivalent zoom when used on APS-C cameras with Sony’s Optical SteadyShot technology, you can safely capture distant subjects without worrying about camera shake ruining your shot. Optically, this lens features three extra-low dispersion elements and one aspherical element to manage various aberrations and ensure sharp imagery with high clarity and color accuracy. Focusing is quick and quiet on account of an XD Linear Motor system. A programmable Focus Hold button, AF/MF switch, OSS switch, and focus lock switch simplify operation when working in the field.
Applications: This lens brings impressive telephoto reach and optical quality to Sony’s APS-C cameras, making it a solid choice for sports, wildlife, and documentary photographers.
Perks |
Drawbacks |
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+ G Lens quality |
- Only suitable for APS-C cameras or shooting modes |
Specs |
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| Focal Length | 70-350mm |
| 35mm Equivalent Focal Length | 105-525mm |
| Aperture Range | f/4.5-6.3 to f/22-36 |
| Optical Layout | 19 elements, 13 groups (3 extra-low dispersion elements, 1 aspherical element) |
| Coating | Not specified |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 3.6' / 1.1 m |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.23x |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Filter Size | 67mm |
| Dimensions | 3 x 5.6" / 77 x 142mm |
| Weight | 1.4 lb / 625 g |
