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Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM

Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM
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68 reviews

May, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 68 reviews of Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM. The average rating for this product is 4.8/5, compared to an average rating of 4.4/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. People are impressed by the size. The usability also gets good feedback. There are some mixed opinions about the price.

design, usability, size

On average, users rate this product 97/100 and experts rate this product 90/100.

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Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 2 user reviews of Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other products in the same category on Amazon.com. People really like the price.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2024

Expert review by (tipa.com)

Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM

 

With 18 elements into 12 groups and a total weight of 1.5 kg, this Sony zoom lens deserves the "expert” definition. In a beautiful silver finish and in a solid construction, it features an excellent optical quality at f/4. Low distortion, invisible...

Apr, 2009

Expert review by : photozone.de (opticallimits.com)

Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 SSM G (SAL-70400G) - Review / Test Report

 

The Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 SSM G is an impressive piece of engineering. The resolution figures are very good across the zoom range. Lateral CAs, vignetting and distortions are generally very well controlled and not field relevant. The only real optical...

May, 2009

Consumer review (sony.com)

Compatable with the a37?

 

Is this lens worth buying for the sony a37 camera?

Feb, 2013

Consumer review (sony.com)

You really do get what you pay for

 

Ok so after much debate on what lens would be good I decided to buy this lens and when I first took it out of the box my jaw dropped. I am an amateur photographer only doing is for family pics, nature, and as hobby so I have never owned a real...

Clarity, build quality, quiet and fast focus even on full

From 200mm to 300mm there is a substantial zoom but 300mm to 400mm seems like 25mm zoom only

Dec, 2012

Consumer review (sony.com)

Great Zoom in Good Light

 

When you can shoot this lens at f/8 or smaller the lens is very sharp. If you are using this lens for action photography you are limited to daytime shooting. This lens is all but useless when shooting in poor lighting. Would not recommend for inside...

Daytime Sports, Quick Focus

Soft Wide Open

Oct, 2012

Consumer review (sony.com)

600 mm Effective Focal Length with APS-C Alpha's!

 

Once I experienced the joy of photographing soccer matches with the perfect reach of the 590 mm G glass on my HDR-FX1000 camcorder, my SAL70300G, sharp as it is, was not quite doing the job for capturing sports action still images on the far side of...

Optimized for sports photography - especially sideline photography of competitive soccer matches

Requires thoughful handling, a larger padded gear bag, & heavy duty tripod

Mar, 2012

Consumer review (sony.com)

SAL70400G

 

I have been using this lense since July 2011. It allows me to take great pictures but often need a tripod or monopod to steady. It is heavy and does not carry well for a day outing

Great Pics, ease of use

heavy, hard to carry around

Mar, 2012

Consumer review (sony.com)

Indispensable Tool

 

I just got back from Africa where I took about 6000 shots with this lens, and I can't imagine shooting without it. The images are super clear and bright, with faithful colors. The build is tough, and held up to three weeks of dust and vibration...

Clarity, focus speed, silent focus, bright, solid build

Stiff zoom, bokeh a little rough

Oct, 2011

Consumer review (sony.com)

This lens is so sharp you can shave with it!

 

I first bought the Sony 70-300G. This is a very nice lens, but it does not come with a tripod collar. This makes it tough for my sort of nature photography. Anyway, I ordered the 70-400G when my wife was not looking, and I got it a few days later. When...

Quality, performance, reach, focal length

Weight

Aug, 2011

Consumer review (sony.com)

Extraordinary Lens!

 

The lowest user rating on any photography site was 4/5 given by 10% of users at the maximum. Now I know why!!!!People have listed some drawbacks. Here is my opinion on those: 1) Expensive: it’s totally worth it and Image quality is stunning also the...

Exceptional image quality in the entire range of focal length

Drains battery faster on my SLT a55

Jul, 2011

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