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

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

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Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
Name Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
Manufacturer Sony Sony
SKU SAL70300G SEL70300G
Release Date and Price
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
Release Year 2008 2016
Release Date 2008-01-30 2016-03-29
MSRP N/A N/A
Last known price 0 USD 1173 USD
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Lens Type
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
Lens Type Telephoto Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
Mount Sony A Sony E
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 FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Ultrasonic Linear Motor
Focus Method Extends No information
Closest Focusing Distance 120 cm 90 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25 0,31
Aperture
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
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 70 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 9 9
Optics
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
Construction 16 elements  /  11 groups 16 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information Four aspherical and two ED elements + Nano AR coating
Focal Length
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
Focal Length 70-300 mm 70-300 mm
Zoom Range 230 mm 230 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 83 mm 84 mm
Length 136 mm 144 mm
Weight 760 gr 854 gr
Other
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU ALCSH140 ALC-SH144
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A