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Sony E Lens
Sony FE 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G OSS AF Lens
Sony FE 70–300mm f/4.5–5.6 G OSS is a full-frame E-mount telephoto zoom for outdoor travel, portraits, nature and occasional sports. Its 70mm starting point is more versatile for mixed subjects than a dedicated 200–600mm super-telephoto, but its 300mm limit and variable aperture restrict demanding bird and low-light work.
Recently listed KEH price starts at$817.00
Camera systemSony E
MountSony E
BrandSony
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Maximum aperturef/4.5-5.6
Inventory status7 recently listed
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What the current inventory says.
Current inventory is relatively broad, giving several KEH condition listings to compare with the tracked price history. Compatibility is mapped to multiple published camera guides. These are inventory and compatibility signals, not a hands-on lens rating.
Current price range
Used copies currently start at $817.00 and reach $1,498.00.
Inventory depth
We currently track 7 KEH condition listings.
Recent tracked entry price
Across the latest 8 observations, the lowest available price has ranged from $817.00 to $817.00.
Today's lowest tracked price is within about 1% of the lowest entry price in the recent observations shown here. Used prices can change as individual condition grades sell through.
Use the matched camera guides above and verify compatibility before buying. For condition decisions, see our used-lens buying guide.
Editorial buying guidance
Who this lens is most likely to serve well.
Best for
- Travel and outdoor photographers wanting 70–300mm coverage
- Nature details and larger wildlife within moderate shooting distances
- Sony full-frame or APS-C E-mount owners seeking stabilized telephoto framing
Why it stands out
- The 70–300mm focal range transitions from short telephoto portraits toward distant details without changing lenses.
- Optical SteadyShot assists against handheld camera shake for stationary subjects; action still needs a suitable shutter speed.
- FE full-frame image coverage also permits use on compatible APS-C E-mount bodies with a narrower recorded angle of view.
Things to consider
- 300mm may be insufficient for small or faraway birds when compared with 400–600mm alternatives.
- Its f/4.5–5.6 maximum aperture is more restrictive in fading light than a faster constant-aperture telephoto.
- Check the exact SEL70300G model, not a similar A-mount or other 70–300mm lens; assess size and long-end handling.
Compatibility notes
Sony FE 70–300mm G OSS (SEL70300G) is designed for full-frame Sony E mount; compatible APS-C E bodies use a narrower field of view. The catalog sensor-format field is currently blank, so verify the exact model and features against Sony specifications before purchasing.
Choosing a used condition
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| Condition | Included details | Recently listed price | Retailer |
|---|---|---|---|
| NewGrade NEW | With Caps, Case, Hood ALC-SH144 | $1,498.00 | View at KEH ↗ |
| Like New MinusGrade LN- | With Caps, Hood | $902.00 | View at KEH ↗ |
| Like New MinusGrade LN- | With Caps, Case, Hood | $915.00 | View at KEH ↗ |
| Excellent PlusGrade EX+ | With Caps, Hood | $866.00 | View at KEH ↗ |
| Excellent PlusGrade EX+ | With Caps, Case, Hood | $878.00 | View at KEH ↗ |
| ExcellentGrade EX | With Caps | $817.00 | View at KEH ↗ |
| ExcellentGrade EX | With Caps, Case, Hood | $839.00 | View at KEH ↗ |
Tracked used-price history
Oct 20, 2026$817.007 offers
Oct 21, 2026$817.007 offers
Oct 22, 2026$817.007 offers
Oct 23, 2026$817.007 offers
Oct 24, 2026$817.007 offers
Oct 25, 2026$817.007 offers
Oct 26, 2026$817.007 offers
Oct 27, 2026$817.007 offers
The lowest tracked asking price stayed unchanged across the recent observations shown above. Individual used copies can move the range quickly as condition grades sell through.
Retailer-supplied product details
Additional listing information
The Sony G 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 FE OSS (Sony part# SEL70300G) is a premium telephoto zoom for Sony Alpha E Mount mirrorless digital cameras. It's a popular lens with a very practical zoom range that's useable for everything from portraits to sports & action.
Thanks to it's strong magnification, the 70-300mm is a great general purpose telephoto lens for travel and nature photography. Sony 'FE' (Full frame E mount) lenses have optics that completely cover big 'full frame' 35mm format sized sensors; FE lenses are also useable on E Mount Sony cameras with APS-C sized sensors.
When used on APS-C sensor cameras, the cropped image from the 70-300mm G has a field of view equivalent to using a 105-450mm lens on 35mm format. Sony engineered the 70-300mm G with a variable maximum aperture design to keeping it's size and weight manageable.
The maximum aperture (which varies from f/4.5 to 5.6 depending on how much you zoom) is more than adequate for daylight shooting. With higher ISO settings and/or Sony's excellent Optical Steady Shot Image Stabilization (or a tripod) the 70-300mm F/4.5-5.6 G OSS is also very useable in other situations depending on available light levels and subject matter.
This lens is perfect for Sony shooters getting who want a seriously high quality telephoto zoom and the superlative images it can produce without being weighed down.
Listed features
- Available accessories include: ALC-SH144 Lens Hood, Soft Lens Case, 72mm filters, and caps.
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Editorial method
Research-based buying assessment drawn from catalog model specifications, focal ranges, stated mount and stabilization features, and used-listing condition factors. No hands-on optical or autofocus testing is claimed.
Last editorial update: Oct 15, 2026