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Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 A Mount Review

Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6

Main Features

  • 75-300mm Focal Range
  • F4.5 - F5.6 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 55mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony Alpha Mount
  • Weight: 460g / 1.01 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 71mm x 122mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 1.5m
  • Max Magnification: 0.25x
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Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 Overview


Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Zoom lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with A Mount cameras.

What type of photography is the Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeGood
SportsGood
PortraitAverage
TravelFair
StreetFair
WeddingAverage
Walk AroundAverage
VloggingPoor
LandscapeAverage
MacroAverage

Reasons to Buy Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Hood supplied
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
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CONs
Lens Extents while zooming
Slow Aperture at Wide end
Slow Aperture at Tele end
Variable Aperture


Lens Mount

Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 is compatible with cameras that have a Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II.

Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 has a maximum diameter of 71mm and total length of 122mm when not extended. It weighs 460g / 16.2 oz.

Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 has a filter thread of 55mm. Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6:

  • 55mm Variable ND Lens Filters
  • 55mm Circular Polarizer Lens Filters
  • 55mm Clear Protection Lens Filters




Focal Range

Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 has a focal range of 75-300mm and 4.0X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 112.5 - 450mm.


Optical Image Stabilization

Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Alternatively, you can check the Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS in Sony Alpha mount that have similar focal range but features Optical Image Stabilization.

Lenses Similar to Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 With Optical Image Stabilization
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS Lens Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS
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35mm FF 610gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Zoom Method

Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.25x and has a minimum focusing distance of 1.5m. For a non-macro lens, the 0.25x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.

Below are the 3 Telephoto Zoom type Sony Alpha mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG: 0.5x - (Compare)
  • Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG: 0.5x - (Compare)
  • Tamron 70-200mm f2.8 LD: 0.32x - (Compare)

Aperture

Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f4.5 and a minimum aperture of f32 at 75mm, and a max aperture of f5.6 and minimum aperture of f38 at 300mm .

Focal Length Max Aperture Min Aperture
75mm F4.5 F32
300mm F5.6 F38

Optical Formula

Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6's optical formula consists of 13 elements in 10 groups .

Lens Hood

Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 comes with a removable circular shaped lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.

Body Colour

Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 Lens
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di USD Lens Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di USD
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35mm FF 765 g / 1.68 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro Lens Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro
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35mm FF 550 g / 1.21 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM Lens Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
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35mm FF 760 g / 1.67 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM Lens Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
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APS-C / DX 460 g / 1.01 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II Lens Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
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35mm FF 750 g / 1.65 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di LD Macro Lens Tamron AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di LD Macro
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35mm FF 435 g / 0.96 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM Lens Sony DT 55-200mm F4-5.6 SAM
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APS-C / DX 305 g / 0.67 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS Lens Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS
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35mm FF 610 g / 1.34 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo


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Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 Alternatives in Sony Alpha Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II Lens Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
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35mm FF 750 g / 1.65 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM Lens Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
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35mm FF 760 g / 1.67 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM Lens Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM
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35mm FF 1490 g / 3.28 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II Lens Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM II
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35mm FF 1500 g / 3.30 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM Lens Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
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APS-C / DX 460 g / 1.01 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro Lens Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 APO DG Macro
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35mm FF 550 g / 1.21 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro Lens Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
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35mm FF 550 g / 1.21 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS Lens Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG OS
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35mm FF 610 g / 1.34 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di LD Macro Lens Tamron AF 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di LD Macro
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35mm FF 435 g / 0.96 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di USD Lens Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di USD
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35mm FF 765 g / 1.68 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo

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Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sony
Lens Type Zoom
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Lens Mount Sony Alpha
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 75-300mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 4.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F4.5 - F5.6
Min Aperture F32.0 - F38.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 7
Optics
Optical Elements 13
Optical Groups 10

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 1.5m
Max Magnification 0.25X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Screw drive from camera
Focus Method Extending front
Distance Scale No
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 460g
Diameter 71mm
Length 122mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread 55mm
Filter Notes -
Hood Supplied Yes
Tripod Collar No
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