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Customer Reviews for Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Sony Digital SLR Cameras

Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Sony Digital SLR Cameras

Model: SAL-75300
SKU: 7909196
UPC: 027242694200
Snap stunning photos with this compact zoom lens that gets you inside the action from a safe distance. Learn about different types of lenses ›
Average Customer Rating:
4.857 out of 5
4.9
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Customer Reviews for Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Sony Digital SLR Cameras
Review 1 for Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Sony Digital SLR Cameras

Love the lens. It works beautifully. Too big.

Customer Rating
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Posted by: picturegirl77378
from Texas
on 05/23/2012
What's great about it: Clear precise photos, easy to use.
What's not so great: Size
The lens takes clear precise photos and is easy to use. I really like the lens, I just wish it were smaller.
I would recommend this to a friend!
0points
0out of 0found this review helpful.
Review 2 for Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Sony Digital SLR Cameras

Save up for a better lense!

Customer Rating
2.0 out of 5
2.0
Posted by: WillM425
from Burbank, CA
on 05/09/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Image Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
2.0 out of 5
2.0
What's great about it: Price
What's not so great: Quality
This lense just feels cheap. It is great if you need a telephoto on a budget, but other than that, if I had to do it again, I would have waited. I find myself hardly ever using this lense due to the 75mm starting point. I have since purchased the 18-250mm sony lens (SAL18250) and while higher priced, it is a much better lense, in quality and versatility.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 3 for Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Sony Digital SLR Cameras

SUPER LENS - Easy to operated

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Spottsy
from Norristown, Pa
on 03/10/2012
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Image Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Quality
What's not so great: Nothing
This lens is a super value for the money - Works like it costs twice as mutch
Highley Recommended!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
+4points
4out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 4 for Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Sony Digital SLR Cameras

Nice Lense for the price!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Distilleryman
from Easton, Maryland
on 01/25/2012
What's great about it: Price, Value, Rugged, Auto/Manual Focus Capability
What's not so great: Does not come with a case. (Hey, what do you want for this price!)
Purchased this lense as a gift for my wife for her Sony A55 (great camera!) Originally got it for her nature photography consisting of birds, wildlife, etc. She loves it so much that I had to give it a try. I found myself messing around with her camera/75-300mm lense combo taking pictures of outdoor wildlife, flowers, leaves, etc. Pretty amazing detail for a lense of this price. Great lense for under $300.00! Recommend a good tripod though....
I would recommend this to a friend!
+5points
5out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 5 for Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Sony Digital SLR Cameras

Great Lens

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: coopdog
from Western Pa
on 08/25/2011
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Image Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Easy to use, great for sporting events
This a great lens, Picks up action shots at sporting events great. Easy to use.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+4points
4out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 6 for Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Sony Digital SLR Cameras

Awesome lens and easy to use

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: ChuckJ999
from Missouri
on 08/11/2011
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Image Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Crystal clear image.
What's not so great: Does not come with a carry case or bag.
This telephoto lens is great for getting those shots that you just can't get close enough for!
I would recommend this to a friend!
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Sony Digital SLR Cameras

Lens is clear and sharp

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Carl11
from Milford, DE
on 03/23/2011
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Image Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Lens does a good job and is a good supplement to the standard lens.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
4out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 8 for Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Sony Digital SLR Cameras

Great lens for the money.

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: R5675
from california
on 01/31/2011
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Image Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Great picture quality
What's not so great: little bulky
i have done extensive research on this lens. i am very happy with it great lens for the money.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
6out of 11found this review helpful.
Review 9 for Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Sony Digital SLR Cameras

It is great with this camera

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Puggie
from New York NY
on 01/20/2011
Value for Price
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Image Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: Easy to use. It is fast
What's not so great: Nothing
It is a real very good camera, very easy to use, and great pictures.
the len is wonderful.
It is lighter than a reflex, perhaps the difference is in the definition.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
4out of 7found this review helpful.
Review 10 for Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Sony Digital SLR Cameras

Excellent distance, Great price, Quality images

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Tarson07
from Boston, MA
on 01/20/2011
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Image Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Distance, Price, Clarity
What's not so great: Wish it started at 55MM
I call this my sniper lens. This lens really allows me to take close up photos of just about anything without interfering with the game, letting the kids know I am there, or tipping my dog off that I am snapping a photo of her being naughty. The only downside is that you can't easily transition from taking photos of items up close to far away. You really need to change lenses for images in the same space as you, unless you like the super up close, I can see your nose hairs type of images.
I would recommend this to a friend!
 
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+5points
5out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 11 for Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Sony Digital SLR Cameras

Good for the normal budget and do its work.

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Abufatima
from Cedar Falls, IA
on 01/17/2011
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Image Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
5.0 out of 5
5.0
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I have used this lens with Sony a390, it could take wonderful photos, easy to use, and it does not break your pocket. There is one issue that it dose not give the desire result when the target consists of both black and white. This problem might be notice when you enlarge the picture. However, the other colors are all natural. Overall, it is sharp enough to deliver a convincing and satisfactory photo.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+12points
12out of 12found this review helpful.
Review 12 for Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Sony Digital SLR Cameras

Great all around lens for most situations

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: ARDoan
from Abilene
on 12/19/2010
What's great about it: Ease of use.
What's not so great: Nothing known yet
For the price, an excellent lens for what I needed.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 13 for Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Sony Digital SLR Cameras

Nice Way To Expand Your Field

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: snapboy
from illinois
on 12/16/2010
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Image Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Durability
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Good Optics, Smooth Zooming, Easy Mounting
What's not so great: Thre focus ring is kind of narrow.
A smooth-to-operate zooming mechanism, plus very good optics. Does well in both auto and manual focus. Mounts quickly. The only problem I had was getting used to the new generation of focus rings. They are much narrower than the rings on my film camera SLRs.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+4points
4out of 4found this review helpful.
Review 14 for Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Sony Digital SLR Cameras

Best friend to your Sony DSLR

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: nrgg
from Flushing
on 12/05/2010
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Image Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Ease of use, great zoom ability but not overly large lens, quality of photo's
Got this lens in a package with the Sony a390 and lowepro 170 bag. My wife and I are gearing up for a vacation and some sight-seeing.
I find the pictures taken using this lens are high quality and the lens/camera's steady shot provide enough anti-vibration to be used without a tri-pod. Very happy with this purchase and I would go as far to say this lens is a must have for anyone wanting a DSLR to take photo's of wild-life.
We are just photo enthusiasts, so if you are a pro and getting paid for your pictures you may want to look into Sony's high end lenses. Otherwise buy this lens and dont look back, great addition to my amazing a390 Sony DSLR camera.
I would recommend this to a friend!
 
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4.8 out of 5(19)
 
 
 
 
 
 
+5points
5out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 15 for Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Sony Digital SLR Cameras

Lens works great

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Tlang2
from Texas City TX
on 09/20/2010
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Image Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
5.0 out of 5
5.0
I have no problem with the lens it works great for the camera.
I would recommend this to a friend!
-2points
2out of 6found this review helpful.
Review 16 for Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Sony Digital SLR Cameras

A Great Second Lens

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: markf6
from Peabody, MA
on 07/19/2010
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Image Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: The Cost!
What's not so great: Nothing, it is a Great Lens!!!
This is the only second Lens you need. It covers the range past the Standard Lens. It is Lightweight and fast.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+5points
5out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 17 for Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Sony Digital SLR Cameras

The best your money can buy

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: Fonza
from Milton, GA
on 07/05/2010
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Image Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
5.0 out of 5
5.0
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What's great about it: Image quality
What's not so great: Still haven't identified
I was not very excited to have a Sony, but finally after I postpone for a life the decision to buy a DSLR camera, my wife took the step and bought me a Sony A230L.
I opened the camera and right after I felt in love.
I got this lenses after tested the camera and decided that its perfect for me, yesterday I went to take some pictures and I took some good pictures of generic subjects.
The image quality is really good, the auto focus is fast enough and the compound is light weight.
The best for the price!
I am really happy.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+12points
12out of 12found this review helpful.
Review 18 for Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Sony Digital SLR Cameras

Really nice value Lens

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: mattiejk
from Michigan
on 05/30/2010
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Image Quality
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Ease of Use
4.0 out of 5
4.0
Durability
5.0 out of 5
5.0
What's great about it: Easy to use. Great Price.
What's not so great: Could be faster.
The lens could be quieter and have faster autofocus but for that price it never would. It is a great companion for a Sony SLR and you should look for it in a package deal. You want this. For sure.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+10points
10out of 10found this review helpful.
Review 19 for Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Sony Digital SLR Cameras

straight up THE BEST lens ever!

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: mamulik
from Rosenberg, TX
on 04/30/2010
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
5.0 out of 5
5.0
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What's great about it: everything!
What's not so great: NOTHING!
It is the best lens ever! It doesn't cost as much as other lenses do. The pictures come out great! Sony delivers every time and this lens is the bomb! You have to have it!!!!
I would recommend this to a friend!
+3points
6out of 9found this review helpful.
Review 20 for Sony 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens for Select Sony Digital SLR Cameras

Very nice lens

Customer Rating
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Posted by: bmoregirl
from Baltimore, MD
on 03/01/2010
Value for Price
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Image Quality
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Ease of Use
5.0 out of 5
5.0
Durability
4.0 out of 5
4.0
What's great about it: Easy to use
What's not so great: Materials could have been more durable
I found this lens very easy to use. The grip is made out of a nice soft rubber, making it comfortable to use. The lens is not rugged though, so I would caution those who need it to be.
I would recommend this to a friend!
+6points
6out of 6found this review helpful.
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