The full-frame E-mount FE 70-300mm F4.5 – 5.6 G OSS telephoto zoom lens features a state-of-the-art optical design including four aspherical glass elements, two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and Sony's Nano AR coating, which all work together to effectively suppress spherical aberration,...

I bought this lens for use with an A6000. It is used alongside an 18-105 OSS G, which I can compare it with. They are used mainly for nature and sports. The 18-105 takes great photos, is very light and portable and has a constant 4.0 aperture, and a constant length (size); However, I find it is not...

Beyond question this is a seriously good lens - at the price it needs to be. It is the kind of lens you use with a camera on the back, rather than use the camera with a lens on the front!

Easily Interchangeable; Strong Construction

Barrel rotation on zoom; Expensive; Heavy; No tripod bush; Zoom lock only at 70mm - no intermediate stops

Sony's full format mirrorless system has been an immense success in recent years and with the release of the Alpha 9 they are now truly threatening the remaining native DSLR homelands. The FE system has been traditionally weak regarding very long tele lenses. However, Sony is trying to catch up now.

Well made lens constrained by its slow speed. Reasonably sharp and compares well to the other manufacturers. The fly by wire focus is ok but not as good as manual direct focus. However the auto focus is excellent if you're likely to use that (on my A7R2). I have confidence in this lens.

I bought this lens for my travel pictures three months ago and it has taken some great shots even under reasonably low light its image stabilization and lightness make it the ideal lens for travell.

The 70-300mmm G lens is the longest telephoto lens you can currently find for Sony APS-C and full-frame mirrorless cameras. This may not be the case for long, however, as Sony is committed to releasing more lenses for the E-mount system and rumors about a possible 100-400mm have already surfaced.

Announced in late March 2016, the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS lens has been designed primarily for use on the company's full-frame α7 bodies. It's the first Sony α E-mount lens to reach a 300mm focal length and the company's first E-mount zoom to cover a 70mm to 300mm range.

The Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS is a crisp, all-weather telezoom. It offers a solid range, balances well with both APS-C and full-frame Sony mirrorless cameras, and delivers crisp results throughout its zoom range.

Good telephoto zoom range; Strong image quality; Quick autofocus; Sturdy build; Optical stabilization; All-weather design

Pricey; Narrow aperture; Some pincushion distortion

Sony's mirrorless system has matured in many ways since its 2013 launch. There are a bevy of first- and third-party lenses available, including ultra-wide-angle, macro, fast primes, and even specialty manual focus options. Telephoto coverage has been a weak point, though, with the FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS as the longest telephoto option available to this point. The FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS ($1,199.99) extends that reach, although it doesn't have as much wide-angle coverage. It's an excellent performer, and a solid choice for covering wildlife and sports with the Sony system, especially when paired with an APS-C body like the Alpha 6300. Design The 70-300mm ($1,273.00 at Amazon) is a hefty lens, but reasonably sized for a telezoom with full-frame coverage. It measures 5.7 by 3.3 inches (HD) when set to the 70mm position, weighs about 1.9 pounds, and supports 72mm front filters. It extends when zoomed, and includes a lock switch so you can prevent the barrel from creeping out inad...

The Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS is a solid telezoom lens for full-frame mirrorless cameras, but a narrow aperture limits use in dim light.

Good telephoto zoom range; Strong image quality; Quick autofocus; Sturdy build; Optical stabilization; All-weather design

Pricey; Narrow aperture; Some pincushion distortion