Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM II Lens Review

Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM II Sample Photos

Wide-angle | 1/250 sec | f/8.0 | 70.0 mm | ISO 100 High-Res	Telephoto | 1/500 sec | f/8.0 | 400.0 mm | ISO 100 High-Res
Closest focus is 1.5m, which is typical for a lens of this focal length and aperture | 1/500 sec | f/8.0 | 400.0 mm | ISO 125 High-Res	The improved autofocus of this lens has no trouble keeping up with erratic subjects | 1/500 sec | f/8.0 | 400.0 mm | ISO 800 High-Res
1/250 sec | f/5.0 | 200.0 mm | ISO 100 High-Res	1/400 sec | f/9.0 | 360.0 mm | ISO 1250 High-Res
1/30 sec | f/5.6 | 400.0 mm | ISO 100 High-Res	1/125 sec | f/5.0 | 120.0 mm | ISO 640 High-Res

Value For Money

Currently, it is possible to pick up one of these lenses for around £1700, which may seem expensive at first glance, but when this price is compared to the Nikon 80-400mm, which retails for around £2015, it suddenly seems very good value indeed.

However, if you've a nose for a bargain and aren't all that bothered about the improved AF performance and anti-reflective coatings, the older version of this lens can still be picked up from some UK retailers for around £1400.

The closest equivalent lens from third party manufacturers is Sigma's 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG HSM lens, which retails for around £630. This lens starts its zoom range at 120mm instead of 70mm but is similarly specified otherwise.

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