Sony G SEL70350G
A compact 105-525mm-equivalent telephoto zoom for APS-C E-mount cameras, this lens pairs a quiet XD Linear Motor AF with Optical SteadyShot image stabilization for sharp handheld shots at full reach. Its weather-sealed build and included filter kit add versatility for outdoor shooting, matching its intended use for sports and wildlife. Best suited for birders and action photographers who need a lightweight, stabilized zoom without stepping up to full-frame.
About This Lens
- Bundle Item Includes: 1 x Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS Lens, 1 x 3 Piece Filter Kit, 1 x Lens Cap Keeper, 1 x Cleaning Kit. Versatile Telephoto Zoom for APS-C - Covering a useful range of telephoto focal lengths, the E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS from Sony is a 105-525mm-equivalent zoom for APS-C-format E-mount cameras. The long reach is suitable for sports, wildlife, and landscape shooting, and is benefitted by Optical SteadyShot image stabilization to minimize the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting.. One aspherical element helps to reduce distortion and spherical aberrations in order to accurately render scenes with a high degree of sharpness. Three extra-low dispersion elements reduce color fringing and chromatic aberrations for improved clarity and color accuracy. Seven-blade diaphragm contributes to a pleasing bokeh quality. Telephoto zoom 70-350mm lens is designed for APS-C-format Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras and provides a 105-525mm equivalent focal
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong af (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong versatility (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
- Below average macro (8th percentile) 8th
- Below average social proof (12th percentile) 12th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 70 |
| Focal Length Max | 350 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 |
| ED Elements | 3 |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-6.3 |
| Constant | No |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 67 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | XD Linear Motor |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony G SEL70350G | Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS | Tamron Di III 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z | Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 70-350mm | 70-200mm | 28-75mm | 55mm | 14-24mm | 28-200mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | 2.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.4 | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | Nikon Z | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | false | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 68 | 176 | 550 | 280 | 649 | 413 |
| AF Type | XD Linear Motor | HLA | VXD linear motor | STM | stepping motor | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | zoom | telephoto | zoom | prime | wide-angle | macro |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony G SEL70350G | 98 | 59.8 | 99.4 | 8.2 | 48 | 60.6 | 93.6 | 11.7 | 79.7 |
| Sigma Sports 70-200mm f/2.8 DG DN OS Compare | 53.3 | 87.2 | 93.2 | 46.2 | 99.7 | 79.1 | 79.6 | 89.9 | 99.9 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 98 | 81.2 | 63.1 | 83.9 | 87.9 | 79.1 | 78.6 | 89.9 | 34.5 |
| Meike Neo Series MK-5514STM-Z Compare | 85.5 | 94.9 | 72.8 | 94.6 | 49.7 | 94.8 | 34 | 89.9 | 79.7 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 14-24mm f/2.8 S Compare | 85.5 | 81.2 | 55.5 | 97.6 | 82.5 | 79.1 | 69.2 | 89.9 | 79.7 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 53.3 | 71.9 | 73.7 | 87.8 | 91.2 | 65.6 | 95.9 | 89.9 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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