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Sony 70-400 mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Specifications:
Manufacturer | Sony |
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Model | 70-400 mm f/4-5.6 G SSM |
Lens style | Telephoto zoom |
Focal length | 70 - 400 mm |
Maximum aperture | f/4 - 5.6 |
Angle of view | 34.3 - 6.2 o |
Closest focusing distance | 1.5 m |
Maximum magnification | 3.7 |
Minimum aperture | 32 |
Number of diaphragm blades | 9 |
Auto focus type | SSM |
Lens Construction | 18 elements / 12 groups |
Filter diameter | 77 mm |
Macro | No |
Available mounts | Sony A / Minolta |
Dimensions | 196 x 94.5 mm |
Weight | 1500 g |
Additional information | Anounced: September 2008. |
Owners reviews (12)
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Owner since: 1 year
Price: 1360
User profile: Amateur
Cons: Weight
Pros: Sharp, good contrast and colour
Summary: we\'ve been using it to click Celebrity Photos and more
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Owner since: 9 years
Price: 1021
User profile: Semipro
Cons: Great image quality, weight, lens features
Pros: shade is effective but vulnerable
Summary: Toplens wich I use for racing events, nature and reports on popfestivals. in a separate fit bag you can always take it with you. An excellent lens for nature and sport - just build those biceps up if you are planning on carrying it around all day free gift card generator | free gift code generator
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Owner since: 6 months
Price: 1550
User profile: Amateur
Cons: It\'s a substantial focal point, yet one must state it should be overwhelming for this incredible execution.
Pros: All-thing except for the weight. Astounding quality|Astounding hues| Stunning sharpness.
Summary: Albeit expensive, I view it as a superb venture as it is reliable practically over its whole central range. Midrange sharpness is exceptionally wide (f3.5 to f18) consequently making it an extremely Essay Writing Service adaptable stage - particularly for item photography. Exceedingly suggested.
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Owner since: 2 years
Price: 1330
User profile: Amateur
Cons: Lens a bit heavy
Pros: Image quality is super.
Summary: I use this lens on the A850 camera for birding and wildlife shoots and so far it's is working just fine and suits my work ethics and projects. I must say the image quality has beaten all my previous cameras and it has given a boost to my work. Big thanks. As I said the image quality is very good, but the silver color of the lens isn't as shiny as some web pics make it seems so - it's almost a matte finish that really doesn't "bling" like I feared it would. Weight-wise, it's what I expected this type of lens to be - not a full day's easy carry, but not horribly heavy either. Conveniently light. The lens tends to be very sharp from 70-300, and sharp from 300-400. dissertation UK | assignment writing
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Owner since: 3 years
Price: 1550
User profile: Amateur
Cons: Slower AF, hood tends to crossthread
Pros: Great image quality, weight, lens features
Summary: I use this lens on the A850 camera for birding and wildlife work and so far it's great, but not without some gripes. The image quality is very good, and the silver color of the lens isn't as shiny as some web pics make it out to be - it's almost a matte finish that really doesn't "bling" like I feared it would. Weight-wise, it's what I expected this type of lens to be - not a full day's easy carry, but not horribly heavy either. The lens tends to be very sharp from 70-300, and sharp from 300-400. In casual testing, I really haven't noticed much IQ improvement going from f/5.6 to f/8, so I just shoot it wide open unless I'm concerned about DOF. My only real complaints for the lens - the lens hood almost acts like it wants to crossthread every time I put it on - very different than the sure connection I get from my CZ 24-70. Also, the lens doesn't AF very quickly. It's not slow, but it's certainly not quick, and can have problems tracking at times, though I've managed to pull some birds in flight just fine. Realtors Marketing | printing services
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Owner since: 3 years
Price:
User profile: Semipro
Cons: Lens hood is a nightmare.
Pros: Extremely sharp lens. Fast focus. A pleasure to work with - although heavy. Retains sharpness with 2x converter. Amazing capabilities when used with extension tubes for macro work.
Summary: Although pricey, I consider it to be an excellent investment as it is consistent almost across its entire focal range. Midrange sharpness is very broad (f3.5 to f18) thereby making it a very flexible platform - especially for product photography. Highly recommended.
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Owner since: 6 months
Price: 1800
User profile: Amateur
Cons: corners suffer just a bit at 400mm when wide open
Pros: extremely sharp, large central area maintains sharpness at 400mm and wide open
Summary: This beats the any of the competition in the 400mm zoom range ~ $2000 lens offerings. A reason to go Sony.
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Owner since: 3 years
Price: £1339
User profile: Amateur
Cons: Weight
Pros: Sharp, good contrast and colour
Summary: An excellent lens for nature and sport - just build those biceps up if you are planning on carrying it around all day
Overall
Owner since: 1 year
Price: 1349
User profile: Amateur
Cons: heavy lens
Pros: sharp
Summary: good lens but heavy
Overall
Owner since: 6 months
Price: 1300
User profile: Amateur
Cons: No zoomlock.
Pros: Very sharp at all lengths wide open.
Summary: Very usable lens and not to expensive.
Overall
Owner since: 1 year
Price: 1399 EUR
User profile: Amateur
Cons: It's a heavy lens, but one must say it needs to be heavy for this fantastic performance.
Pros: Everything but the weight. Amazing quality. Amazing colors. Amazing sharpness.
Summary: Best choice for birding. Worth every euro I paid for it.
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Owner since: 3 months
Price: 1345 euro
User profile: Semipro
Cons: shade is effective but vulnarable
Pros: sharp, best contrast up to 250, very good at 300and 400. At f8 comparable with 4/300 APO Minolta, much less CA. Beautiful with 1.4x at 400, little more black and sharpening in Lightroom. Alpha 900 used. Mounted on D7 enourmous range for birding. Versatile lens with very high performance, solidly built.
Summary: Toplens wich I use for racing events, nature and reports on popfestivals. in a separate fit bag you can always take it with you.