Lens review on the Sony 70-300mm SAL70300G

[rob_skeoch3]

<p>This is one of Sony's most popular lenses, so if you have any insight regarding this lens, or pictures taken with it please chirp in.</p>

<p>It isn't a lens I use all that often but I plan to in the future. The focus speed is fast, although I haven't had a chance to shoot any outdoor sports with it yet. Since it's such a small lens it would be great for travel. I can see heading out with just this lens and the 24-70. </p>

<p>Sharpness seems very good. Balance on the camera was very nice and the build quality is very nice. Overall I'm happy with it... just have to shoot more with it..... and I need to try it for soccer or baseball when I get a chance.</p>

<p>-Rob</p><div></div>

[ablyth]

<p>Wow. That's nice. And that's handheld? No blur? This website, <a href="http://photozone.de/sony-alpha-aps-c-lens-tests">Photozone</a> has some good reviews, including that lens.</p>

[www.photographychicks.com]

<p>I love this lens and think it's probably the best one I own. You can check out some moon shots I took at <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/stockphotographychicks/">http://www.flickr.com/photos/stockphotographychicks/</a><br>

Photography Chicks<br /><a href="http://www.photographybyclerissa.com">http://www.photographybyclerissa.com</a></p>

[taimoor_n]

<p>Hey guys:<br>

Good to read some reviews of this lens. There arent many to be honest, atleast not my some professional sites out there.<br>

My question is, im a newbie to photography and reallly got into it from last December. I bough a Sony 300 camera and have been getting addicted to photography as i learn more and more on shooting techniques. Is this worth for me to get??<br>

I had bought the SAL 75-300mm DT lens and was happy with it (its only $249.99) but then quickly noticed the dispersion and abbrasions at 300m and decided to return it while i could.<br>

I really am into taking pics of sports, lanscapes and objects. I know that the f5.6 hampers night shots, but is this lens sharp at 300mm like the KIT lens (18-70mm DT) is at 18mm?<br>

-T</p>

[bill_tuthill]

<p>Yes, sharp especially in the center. The 70-300 G is about as good as it gets for a lightweight telezoom. URL of a review with MTF numbers below.  It's too bad Minolta/Sony never made a great short zoom that takes matching size 62 filters.<br>

http://www.photozone.de/sony-alpha-aps-c-lens-tests/388-sony_70300_4556</p>