Sony LCL90AM, LCL60AM, ALC-F55A 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM SAL70300G, 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM SAL70400G

A mode, 1/400 sec., F13, ISO 400, Auto white balance; Photo: Mark Tiller

Telephoto zoom

70–300mm F4.5–5.6 G SSM  SAL70300G

Continuous Priority AE, 1/1250 sec., F5.6, -0.7 EV, ISO 100, Daylight white balance (+1); Photo: Goh Fujimaki

Super telephoto zoom

70–400mm F4–5.6 G SSM  SAL70400G

Manual focus only

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One ED glass element contributes to minimal aberration Outstanding sharpness and contrast throughout the zoom range SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) for fast, quiet autofocus operation Circular aperture for attractive defocusing

Focus hold and focus range switches offer precision focusing control

The SAL70300G is the smallest and lightest zoom in the current G Lens series, offering an appealing combination of extended zoom range and handling, plus image quality that will satisfy the most demanding photo enthusiast or pro.An ED lens element collaborates with an advanced optical path design to achieve exceptionally low aberration right out to the maximum 300mm focal length, so that your telephoto images benefit from impressive clarity and depth. 300mm is generally considered to be the point at which the “medium” telephoto range ends and the “super” telephoto range begins.

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Two ED glass elements effectively suppress aberration Outstanding sharpness and contrast throughout the zoom range SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) for fast, quiet autofocus operation Circular aperture for attractive defocusing

Focus hold and focus range switches offer precision focusing control

Covering an extremely wide telephoto range with ample brightness, this award-winning* lens can, for example, take you from an elegant 70mm portrait to a stunning 400mm wildlife shot in an instant without having to change lenses and potentially miss a great shot. This is an extraordinarily wide zoom range for a lens in this class, but range isn’t its only feature.

Being a high-end G Lens with a precision optical path that includes two ED glass elements, you can be sure that it will deliver excellent sharpness and contrast right out to the edges of the image at all focal lengths.

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Long focal lengths like this require careful handling to prevent camera shake, but SteadyShot INSIDE™ image stabilization featured in A series bodies

will help you capture clear, blur-free images in a wider range of handheld shooting situations than would normally be possible.

•Weight (approx): 760 g

•Dimensions (Dia. x L): 82.5 x 135.5 mm

•Max. magnification ratio: 0.25x

•Tripod mount supplied

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And although long telephoto shots usually require a very steady hand or even a tripod to achieve optimum quality, SteadyShot INSIDE image stabilization featured in A series bodies will vastly improve your chances of capturing stunning handheld telephoto images.

•Weight (approx): 1500 g

•Dimensions (Dia. x L): 94.5 x 196 mm

•Max. magnification ratio: 0.27x

•Tripod mount supplied

*The SAL70400G received the 2009 TIPA Best Expert Lens award and the 2009-2010 EISA Zoom Lens award.

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