Sony SAL-300F28G G Series 300mm f/2.8 Super Telephoto Lens for Sony Alpha Digital SLR Camera
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Code : B000G27GKY
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Specification
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Product Details
- Brand: Sony
- Model: SAL300F28G
- Released on: 2006-09-20
- Dimensions: 9.50" h x
5.00" w x
5.00" l,
5.50 pounds
Features
- G Series 300mm f2.8 G super telephoto lens for long-shot precision and crisp portraits, even in low light
- SSM (Super Sonic Wave Motor) for fast autofocus; fast internal focusing--lens length does not change
- 2 DMF (Direct Manual Focus) modes
- Electronic slider focus range selector switch; versatile focus hold with 4 buttons on lens
Product Description
The brilliant long-distance lens with wide aperture and fast auto-focus response. For definitive long-shot precision and spectacular portraits even in low light, this professional G-Series lens raises the standard of DLSR performance. Its 35mm-equivalent 450mm focal length and ultra-bright f2.8 aperture combine for superb results in virtually any light -- and its high-speed SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) auto-focus is fast, accurate and quiet.
Customer Reviews
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful.
The best lens in the Alpha line, and maybe the best in the world!
By Timtim
Here is my preliminary review of this lens, as I also published on Dyxum website (with small modifications):The pros are clear - very sharp (even wide open), fast AF, great colors and Bokeh (Minolta style), accessories (drop in CP filter). Definitely the best Sony lens - a combination of CZ-type sharpness with Minolta-type colors/Bokeh/feeling. I use it mainly with 1.4xTC and it works as good as without it.The main con was also clear as soon as I got the lens - it is heavy! I used Minolta 400/4.5 and Minolta 300/2.8 HS (which is supposed to be as heavy as the Sony), but the Sony is much heavier. Even without the tripod collar. I don't have problem with holding the Minoltas, but with the Sony my hands are shaking. Actually I used it today for ~1.5 hours, and now, 3 hours after I am back, my left hand is still shaking. And I don't think I have Parkinson. Not yet...The other cons are related to the structure of the lens. First time I used it, I took out the tripod collar. But I realized that I am pressing many buttons accidentally. When I tried to used it with the tripod collar (thinking that I can hold it from the collar), it was very uncomfortable and I couldn't have a good hold.Another problem is the focus ring. It is big and nice to use when you want to use it, but it cannot be covered (like in Minolta lenses) and you can easily move it when you don't want to move it...*** UPDATE ***I used the lens a little more and I think I finally learned how to hold it. Now I can hold it without shaking. I just ignore my fear to press/move buttons/switches/focus ring and hold it in the most comfortable way for me (the back of the hand on the control panel with all the buttons and the fingers on the focus ring). I just need to remember to check from time to time that I press anything...****I also don't like the front "cap", which is actually more like a leather carrying case.And the last complain - there is no dedicated protective filter for the front element (like in Minolta lenses). I heard that the front element is the protective glass, but even if it is true, I cannot replace it by myself. So if I have a scratch on the front element I need to send the lens for service.Overall, it is a great lens! The image quality is amazing and makes all the cons irrelevant - if you want the best picture, this is the price you have to pay! I believe that most of my complains are because I am not used to the lens yet. I believe that after using it for a while, I will learn how to hold it in a way that my hands wil not shake and my fingers will not press the buttons. At least I want to believe it...
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful.
Sony 300 mm f/2.8 for bird photography
By E. Koziara
I have used a sigma 150-500 telephoto fitted for Sony and had basically reached the limits of what that lens could do for me. I do mostly bird photography, and shoot hand-held or from a blind, so mobility is important to me. I considered many options before purchasing this lens, including changing my camera to Nikon or Canon, so I would have access to a wider selection of lenses for my purposes, and also considered the Simga fixed 300 mm lens, which is less expensive. I have a Sony alpha 77 camera and decided to stay with that. I knew the Sony 300 mm would be a little heavier than the 150-500 Sigma, but faster on the focus, and a 2.8 instead of a 5.6, allowing much sharper images. I had read the Sigma 300 fixed was noisy, and that wouldn't be a good mix with bird photography. Don't want to scare the bird. I have been shooting now for a few weeks with my new Sony 300 f/2.8 and although heavier when handheld, I find it manageable in the field, and much faster on the focus. I am missing less shots, and getting sharper images, with a sweeter bokeh more often. I also purchased the 1.4 Sony teleconverter, but so far I prefer the 300 fixed by itself. My old sigma 150-500 seems to be about as sharp as the new Sony if I add the teleconverter, and I also have to be farther from the subject to focus with the teleconverter attached. The 300 fixed by itself is awesome. If I want more reach I prefer my old set-up. However,for my purposes, most of the time the 300 fixed by itself is far superior especially if I can get close to my subject. As an aside took the new lens to the World Series recently, and under lights at night got great images of hitters/pitchers from seats in the lower deck half way between 3rd and left field. I couldn't have come close to the quality of those images with my old set-up.
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