Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM vs Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM and Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6.

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Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6
Name Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL70300G SAL75300
Release Date and Price
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6
Release Year 2008 2006
Release Date 2008-01-30 2006-06-15
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6
Mount Sony A Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ultrasonic Screw drive from camera
Focus Method Extends Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 120 cm 150 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25 0,25
Aperture
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6
Maximum Aperture F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 70 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 75 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 7
Optics
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6
Construction 16 elements  /  11 groups 13 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6
Focal Length 70-300 mm 75-300 mm
Zoom Range 230 mm 225 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 83 mm 71 mm
Length 136 mm 122 mm
Weight 760 gr 460 gr
Other
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALCSH140 ALC-SH0007
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A