Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II Specifications

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Product
Name Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II

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Manufacturer Sony
SKU SAL70300G2
Release Date and Price
Release Year 2014
Release Date 2014-11-20
MSRP N/A
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Lens Type
Lens Type Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Mount Sony A
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Autofocus (AF) Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes

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Motor Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method Extends
Closest Focusing Distance 120 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25
Aperture
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
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Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Construction 16 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings Nano AR coating
Focal Length
Focal Length 70-300 mm
Zoom Range 230 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A
Image Stabilization No
Image Stabilization CIPA rating N/A
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating
Physical
Weather Sealing No
Diameter 83 mm
Length 136 mm
Weight 750 gr
Other
Filter Type Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm
Lens Hood Included
Lens Hood SKU ALC-SH140
Tripod Collar N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A