Lens Summary
Brand: Sony
Also Known As: Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 II
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Sony Alpha
Release Date: 2013-02-20
MSRP Price: $2198
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: This Sony G Series 70-400mm super telephoto zoom lens is an excellent choice for a wide range of medium to long-distance telephoto applications. Sony G Series lenses are designed for maximum descriptive power, maintaining excellent peripheral light characteristics and maximizing edge-to-edge contrast. Featuring Sony's new Nano AR Coating with nano-precision structure, you'll achieve high-quality images with reduced ghosting and flare. Thanks to a new LSI drive circuit, the SAL70400G2 lens offers faster, more accurate autofocusing, enhanced object-tracking capabilities and excellent response when shooting moving subjects. And with an extra-fast f/4-5.6 aperture, it's a great lens for shooting at higher shutter speeds—perfect for sports and action photography. (35mm equivalent = 105-600mm with APS-C format cameras.)
Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM II Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 70-400mm |
| Mount Type | Sony Alpha |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor APS-C |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | No |
| Zoom Ratio | 5.71x |
| Optical SteadyShot / AntiShake (Image Stabilization) | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/4-5.6 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22-32 |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 34.3°-6.2° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 18 |
| Lens Groups | 12 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Direct Drive Super Sonic wave Motor (DDSSM) | Yes |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.50m |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 77mm |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Tripod Collar | Yes |
| Dimensions | 94.5 x 196mm |
| Weight | 1.5kg |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | White and Black |
Lens Construction and MTF Chart
