With more reach than a 70-200mm, the FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS is a versatile tele zoom ranging up to the super-tele realm. This G series lens trades speed for a sleeker form factor and utilizes aspherical elements and low dispersion glass to produce well-corrected, sharp imagery. A linear autofocus motor also contributes to quick and precise focusing performance, while Optical SteadyShot image stabilization minimizes the appearance of camera shake when shooting handheld.
Applications: This wide-ranging telephoto zoom covers everything from portrait length to the brink of super-telephoto and features a relatively compact and lightweight design. The trade-off of speed for portability and OSS makes it a good choice for walkaround shooting and long-range subjects, including sports and wildlife, when working handheld in daylight conditions.
Perks
+ Broad telephoto range
+ Relatively lightweight design
+ OSS and tripod foot for stability
+ Weather sealed
Drawbacks
- Relatively slow design
Specs
| Focal Length | 70-300mm |
| Aperture Range | f/4.5-5.6 to f/22-29 |
| Optical Layout | 16 elements, 13 groups (2 elements, 4 aspherical elements) |
| Coating | Nano AR |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 3' / 90 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.31x |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
| Filter Size | 72mm |
| Dimensions | 3.3 x 5.7" / 84 x 143.5mm |
| Weight | 1.9 lb / 854 g |
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