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70-350mm	$998 average price

(From Sony lens literature)

Sony E 70-350mm f/4.5-6.3 G OSS Overview

The new Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS super-telephoto zoom lens with optimized optical and mechanical design provides excellent G Lens image quality throughout the image area, right out to the maximum 350mm (105-525mm in 35mm equivalent) focal length. High optical performance is combined with the convenience and mobility of a compact, lightweight design, even with 5x zoom. It also includes built-in optical image stabilization, which adds even further stability and convenience to this versatile super-telephoto zoom that is ideal for landscape and wildlife photographers.

Key Features

• Excellent corner-to-corner G Lens image quality all the way to 350m

  • One aspherical lens suppresses optical aberration and provide outstanding resolution from corner-to-corner

  • Three ED glass elements effectively arranged suppress chromatic aberration and control color blur even at corners

  • Circular aperture contributes to soft, beautiful bokeh

• Compact, lightweight design at 625 grams (20.05 oz.) makes this 5x super-telephoto zoom remarkably mobile

• Sony's advanced XD Linear Motor technology in an APS-C format lens, for fast, precise AF and tracking

• Excellent control and reliability

  • Built-in Optical SteadyShot™ image stabilization makes it easier to capture images with greatly reduced blur, particularly when shooting at super-telephoto focal lengths

  • A conveniently placed focus hold button can be assigned to a variety of functions via camera body

  • An AF/MF focus mode switch on the lens makes it easy to quickly switch between auto and manual focus to respond to changing shooting needs

  • Engage the zoom lock switch to prevent the lens from extending under its own weight during transportation

  • Dust and moisture resistant design  

Pricing and Availability

The Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS APS-C Super-telephoto Zoom Lens will be available in November 2019 and will be sold for approximately $1,000 US and $1,000 CA. It will be sold at a variety of Sony's authorized dealers throughout North America.