Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS
Announced August 28, 2019
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS provides an impressive 105-525mm equivalent zoom range in a compact, weather-sealed body that is well-suited for wildlife and sports photography. While the lens offers excellent sharpness and reliable autofocus, it features a relatively slow maximum aperture that can be limiting in low-light conditions.
Weighted from 19 reviewer scores
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
- 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 $999.99 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3
- Mount & coverage Sony E APS-C
- Stabilization Optical IS
- Close focus 1.1 m (0.23x)
- Filter thread 67mm
- Autofocus motor Linear motor
- Weight & size 625g (1 lb 6 oz) · 77 x 142 mm (3.03 x 5.59 in)
What the Reviewers Say
All 19 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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The Sony E 70-350mm is an attractive lens for any Sony APSC mirrorless owner who wants reasonable reach for sports and wildlife without the cost or heft of the really big guns in the system.
- OpticalLimits 6.5/10
The build quality is on a high level and comparable to other G-class lenses that we tested so far.
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[T]his lens features an outstanding 5x optical zoom range that reaches into super-telephoto territory, with a 105-525mm full frame equivalency.
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The list of strengths is long, from the quality of the build (including weather sealing), good image stabilization, excellent autofocus, and a truly excellent image quality performance.
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[T]his lens is absolutely excellent. It works well, it's useful, its zoom range on APS-C is very impressive, and its sharpness even more so.
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The E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS is simply a must-buy lens for all Sony Alpha shooters who are even remotely interested in super-telephoto subjects.
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Image quality is very impressive overall, and the maximum ‘effective’ focal length of 525mm is truly remarkable for such a compact and lightweight lens, making it a perfect match for Sony’s mirrorless APS-C camera bodies.
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The Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS is a compact telezoom lens built for APS-C cameras. It's sturdy and sharp, with a price to match.
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I was very happy with the performance across the board; it was fun to use, fairly lightweight considering that zoom range, and the image quality is significantly better than the 55-210, which I actually own.
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Ultimately, the Sony 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 offers a unique combination of zoom range and ease of use that few competitors can match, making it perhaps the best lens for Sony camera users in its class.
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This Sony E 70-350mm G OSS is an expensive half-plastic Chinese-made lens with very good optics. It covers a super-long telephoto zoom range (105-525mm equivalent on full-frame) and is often sharper than "seeing" conditions.
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Bokeh is more or less average but with its good quality sharpness, nice build and compact size – it can be recommended for the advanced shooter looking for a longer APS-C zoom lens as long as he or she has the money.
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So the Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS lens is something that I would recommend for anyone that wants to shoot sports, wildlife, aviation, really anything that requires a long zoom range.
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So do I recommend this lens? Well, wholeheartedly yes.
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[I]f you are looking for a long telephoto zoom for a Sony APS-C camera and prioritize reach, image quality, and portability, the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 lens remains an easy lens for me to recommend.
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I've been impressed with the image quality that this lens has produced. I have no complaints there.
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What's the big takeaway with this lens and what is my conclusion? It's another hit from Sony.
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Rating this lens as a whole, I think it's a great step forward for Sony in the APS-C market, and I give four and a half stars.
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It isn't an incredibly expensive lens, and the clarity that you're getting from this 70-350mm I think is remarkable.
