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My Sony E 70-350mm G OSS Lens Review

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APS-C E-Mount Telephoto Zoom Lens
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In this video I will review the New Sony E 70-350mm G OSS Lens from a Real World Perspective and of course do some Lab Testing for good measure 😉 This lens is a high quality telephoto zoom designed specifically for the crop factor E-Mount cameras like the Sony A6600, A6500, A6400, and so forth… It has an effective range of 105-525mm when you factor in for the APS-C sensor crop factor.

This telephoto range is great for nature and wildlife photography, outdoor field sports, landscapes, and much more.

I put the lens thru it’s pases and have a ton of real world sample photos to show you, so after you watch the video review portion of this review, be sure to scroll down and click on the photos for a closer look at what kind of images you can achieve with this lens.

The Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS Lens retails for $998 US at the time of this review, but is currently on sale for $898 US

Key Features:

  • E-Mount Lens/APS-C Format
  • 105-525mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • Aperture Range: f/4.5 to f/32
  • Max Aperture = f/4.5 to 6.3
  • One Aspherical Element
  • 19 Elements in 13 Groups
  • Optical Stabilization
  • Zoom Lock
  • Minimum Focus Distance = 3.61′ / 1.1 m
  • Diaphragm Blades = 7
  • Filter Thread = 67mm
  • Weight = 1.38 lb / 625 g
  • Price = $998 US @ BHPhoto

Please feel free to comment and ask questions below. Thanks, Jay

My Sony E 70-350mm G OSS Lens Review

Video Navigation Links: – Intro…. – Key Features Breakdown: 1:02 – Lab Testing: 5:06 – Bashakill Photos: 8:29 – Monroe NY Photos: 10:16 – Kids and more: 13:57 – Compared to Other Lenses: 14:39 – Conclusions: 16:43

Sony E 70-350mm G OSS Lens and Recommended Accessories:

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Sample Photos

Here are all the sample photos from the review for your detailed inspection. Be sure to click on the photos for a larger gallery style view and Exif Data.

I tested at 70mm, 100mm, 135mm, 200mm, and 350mm for reference…

Full Lab Scene Testing At Key Focal Lengths

Minimum Focus Distance Testing @ 350mm

Real World Testing


Conclusions

So at the end of the day the Sony E 70-350mm G OSS Lens is a fantastic telephoto zoom lens. It has amazing range, fairly compact design, great build quality, superb optical quality, and won’t break the bank to bad when it comes to cost. I highly recommend this lens for those looking for a APS-C specific lens that is much lighter weight than the full frame e-mount lens options currently available.

Since my youtube version of this review was created several months back, we do now have another resonable affordable telephoto lens option available know as the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary Lens. I have not tested this lens, but it’s retailing for $950 US at the time of this review, and appears to be worth considering at the moment. Time will tell however, because there are not than many reviews yet, and at then end of the day you do usually get what you pay for…

That is about it for this review and I really hope you all got what you were looking for. Please let me know what you think of the Sony E 70-350mm G OSS Lens and be sure to ask questions below if you have them.

I’ll catch up with you guys next time, Jay

My Sony E 70-350mm G OSS Lens Review
High Quality APS-C Telephoto Lens Option
So at the end of the day the Sony E 70-350mm G OSS Lens is a fantastic telephoto zoom lens. It has amazing range, fairly compact design, great build quality, superb optical quality, and won't break the bank to bad when it comes to cost. I highly recommend this lens for those looking for a APS-C specific lens that is much lighter weight than the full frame e-mount lens options currently available.
Bang For The Buck
95
Feature Set
95
Build Quality and Design
94
Ergonomics
93
Auto Focus System
92
Real World Usability
98
Video Quality
90
Real World Image quality
90
Lab Testing Optical Quality
88
Lens Distortion Control
85
Low Light Performance
70
Fun Factor
98
Pros
Great build quality
Excellent telephoto zoom range
Optical stabilization built in
Fairly affordable
Compact and lightweight considering the zoom, aperture range, and built in optical stabilization
Cons
Honestly can't think of anything significant considering the price point and overall quality/ performance.. However, it could always be cheaper!
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APS-C E-Mount Telephoto Zoom Lens
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  1. Hello Jay,
    Thanks for the comprehensive review. I am considering this lens on my A7R4 in crop mode as a lighter / smaller telephoto vs Sony & Sigma’s 100-400s.
    Any chance you could publish a couple of pics from your A7R4 w this lens at something like 70, 200 & 350 focal lengths in FF mode ?
    I would be very interested in seeing the resulting imaged area on the A7 FF sensor, beyond the APS-C area.
    Thanks,
    Raphael

    1. Hi Raphael, I’m sorry but I do not have this lens anymore in hand. However, it would not look good in full frame mode because it just clears the APS-C sensor. So expect maximum vignette. Therefore you would just be better off using it in APS-C mode on the A7R IV which, would work really awesome considering the resolution you have to work with. Jay

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