Sony AF 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM A-mount lens review by Ant
 Ant#16322 date: Jul-20-2015 | |
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| sharpness: 4.5 color: 5 build: 4 distortion: 4 flare control: 5 overall: 4.5 | tested on:
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| ownership: | I own this lens |
| compared to: | Tamron 70-300 usd |
| price paid: | 660€ new |
| positive: | Very sharp, great colors, no flare, speed. |
| negative: | Build quality (for a G lens), weatherproofing. |
| comment: | Great lens, not as sharp or fast as the 70-200 G, but has more reach and your kit will not need tripod-monopod support. Because many users here and in dpreview suggest the Tamron equivalent, I tried it before buying and it goes nowhere near the Sony. Focusing speed is much slower, tracking speed is light-years behind. Sharpness, color and flare are also worse in Tamron. Get the Tamron if you are on a Budget but do not be fooled that you bought the same thing paying half price. A77ii users will not believe the combo outcome, particularly when shooting fast moving subjects. |
rating summary
- total reviews: 168
- sharpness: 4.69
- color: 4.81
- build: 4.25
- distortion: 4.78
- flare control: 4.79
- overall: 4.66