Sony G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS
Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
What Buyers Say
Sony G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS
The Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS lens is widely praised for its sharpness, compact size, good image stabilization, and versatile zoom range. Many users highlight its excellent build quality, fast autofocus, and balanced handling on full-frame and APS-C bodies. However, drawbacks include a lack of a tripod collar, occasional autofocus hunting in low light, and some reports of sample variation or softness at certain focal lengths. Several reviewers note it feels heavy, especially on smaller cameras, and some find the variable aperture limiting in dim conditions.
Pros
- Sharp images across zoom range
- Compact and lightweight design
- Effective Optical SteadyShot stabilization
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Solid build quality
Cons
- Lacks tripod collar
- Autofocus hunts in low light
- Variable aperture limits low-light performance
- Heavy for smaller camera bodies
- Sample variation (decentered/soft copies)
Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
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Scores
Specifications
| Sony G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS | Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 70 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 12 |
| Groups | 13 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2★ | 1 |
| Coating | Nano AR Coating | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/29 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-5.6 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.85 kg | 0.50 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear Autofocus Motor | USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 900 mm | 40 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.31x★ | 0.24x |
Pros & Cons
Sony G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average aperture (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average bokeh (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm
- Strong aperture (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Canon L Advanced Two Lens Kit 17-40mm offers 3.5x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 89 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
