Name: 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Brand: Sony
SKU: 730
Rating: 4.3 (7 reviews)

3.9

based on all reviews

The focus and zoom control rings operate very smooth
Color is better than any other Sony-mount telephoto zoom
image quality from it

the focus path of the lens is rather long
the lens does not heat up when shooting under strong sunlight
Sharpness drops at longer focal lengths

Construction: Zoom
Elements: 18
Focus method: Internal
Autofocus: yes
Max format size: Full-frame (35mm)
Focal length: 70, 400 mm
Image stabilisation: no
Lens type: Telephoto

Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM - Pros & Cons

The focus and zoom control rings operate very smooth
Color is better than any other Sony-mount telephoto zoom
image quality from it
The files are as good and better with this one
Sony is both faster and sharper at all focal lengths
image quality is very good
focus speed on this lens was incredible and almost instantaneous
crisp contrast
Faster tracking and improved response
Transmission
Distortion
Vignetting and Chromatic Aberration scores
sharpness improves at 400mm at least centrally

the focus path of the lens is rather long
the lens does not heat up when shooting under strong sunlight
Sharpness drops at longer focal lengths
The zoom ring is slightly larger than the focus ring
Sony Lenses Lab tested Lens
significant corner softness and only a small sweet spot of central image sharpness
VR was somewhat scarce and sometimes useless
the lens shows slightly more corner softness

Sony - Video Reviews (2)

Sony 70-400mm f4-5.6 G Series Lens Review | John Sison

Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM - Full Specifications

Lens type	Telephoto
Lens mount	Sony A

Aperture max	4-5.6
Aperture min	22-32
Aperture ring	no
Number of diaphragm blades	9
Aperture features	Rounded diaphragm

Construction	Zoom
Elements	18
Groups	12
Power zoom	no
Zoom method	Expanding

Weight	52.56 oz
Diameter	3.72 in
Length	7.72 in
Filter size	3.03 in

Max Format size	Full-frame
Focal length	70 - 400
Focal Length 35mm Equivalent	105 - 600
Maximum magnification	0.27 x
Image stabilisation	no

Focus method	Internal
Autofocus	yes
Autofocus motor type	Ultrasonic
Full-time Manual focusing	yes
Closest focusing distance	1.5
Distance scale	yes
Depth of field (DoF) scale	yes

Colour of product	Black Black,White
Tripod collar	yes
Hood supplied	yes
Filter thread	yes
Sealing	no

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Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM Sony - Editorial Reviews (5)

3.5

Based on 5 reviews

Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II Review

PCMAG

Published: 29.03.2017

Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II Review

3.5

The Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II offers more range than a standard telezoom lens, but sacrifices some light-gathering capability to get there.

Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM Sony 70-400mm review: one of the sharpest super-zooms for wild life photography

DXOMARK

Published: 07.05.2013

Sony 70-400mm review: one of the sharpest super-zooms for wild life photography

Announced only in February this year alongside the Sony made Zeiss branded 50mm f/1.4 ZA SSM, the 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II lens is an upgrade to the original silver finish model introduced in 2009. This new lens is said to boast up to 4x increase in AF operation and an improved optical performance (not to mention a new white exterior). Read on to see how well it performs in our labs.

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Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SAL-70400G Review

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Published: 09.09.2008

Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SAL-70400G Review

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Sony 70-400mm F/4-5.6 G SSM review

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