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Pros Pros
  • Exceptional image sharpness and clarity across the entire focal range
  • Fast, quiet, and reliable autofocus performance
  • Effective built-in optical image stabilization
  • Sturdy, weather-resistant build quality
  • Compact and lightweight design relative to its extensive reach
Cons Cons
  • Restrictive, slow maximum aperture limits low-light performance
  • Higher price point compared to some alternatives
  • Susceptibility to lens flare and chromatic aberrations
  • Significant distortion and vignetting at the wide end
  • Mechanical concerns including potential zoom creep and external zooming

Launch price Launch price $999.99
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E · APS-C
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS
Close focus Close focus 1.1 m (0.23x)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Linear motor
Weight & size Weight & size 625g (1 lb 6 oz) · 77 x 142 mm (3.03 x 5.59 in)

Announcement date Announcement date August 28, 2019
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $999.99
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage APS-C
Lens type Lens type Zoom
Lens line / series Lens line / series G

Elements Elements 19
Groups Groups 13

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 70mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 350mm
Max aperture (wide) Max aperture (wide) f/4.5
Max aperture (tele) Max aperture (tele) f/6.3
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22–32
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 7

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 22° - 4°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Linear motor
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 1.1 m
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.23x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Extending barrel

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes

Aperture ring Aperture ring No

Weight Weight 625g (1 lb 6 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 77mm (3.03 in)
Length Length 142mm (5.59 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 67mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing Partial sealing

Lens hood Lens hood ALC-SH160, included