Wildlife
Sports
Mitakon Speedmaster 85 mm f/1.2 f/1.2 Canon EF
Sony Full Frame
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
This is a full-frame zoom lens for Sony A, covering 70-300 mm and a maximum aperture of f/4.5-5.6. It weighs 750 g and is weather-sealed, and was released in 2016. That combination suits portrait photography.
It is a premium telephoto zoom lens designed for Sony A-mount cameras. It offers a versatile focal length range suitable for sports, wildlife, and portrait photography. The lens features a Super Sonic wave Motor (SSM) for fast and quiet autofocus performance, and an improved AF tracking algorithm provides approximately four times faster subject tracking compared to its predecessor. The optical design includes Extra-low Dispersion (ED) glass elements to reduce chromatic aberrations and enhance image quality. The Nano AR coating minimizes flare and ghosting, ensuring high contrast and clarity. Its dust and moisture-resistant construction makes it reliable for outdoor shooting.
- f/4.5-5.6
- Aperture
- 70–300mm
- Focal
- 750 g
- Weight
- Mar 2016
- Released
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Good for portrait
Wildlife Sports
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Specification
- Lens type
- Telephoto zoom lens
- Max Format size
- Full Frame
- Focal length
- 70-300 mm
- Image stabilization
- No
- Lens mount
- Sony A
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5-5.6
- Minimum aperture
- f/22-29
- Aperture ring
- No
- Number of diaphragm blades
- 9 (circular)
- Optical construction
- 16 elements in 11 groups
- Minimum focusing distance
- 1.2 m (47.24 inches)
- Maximum magnification
- 0.25x
- Filter size
- 62 mm
- Dimensions
- 83 mm (diameter) x 136 mm (length)
- Weight
- 750 g (1.65 lbs)
- Weather sealing
- Yes
- Usage
- wildlife, sports
Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 33% of the frame width
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