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E
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4 5 6
7 8 9
10 /
11 12 ( ) ( )*
13 ( )* 14 ( )*
15 * 16 *
* 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM
(
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)
1
(1) (2) 2
(2)
2
(
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(70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM)
(1)
90 ( )
( ) (2)
1
2
(1)
3
(SET/RELEASE
) (
) (3)
4
(4)
( )
35mm
*
1
(mm)
1*
2
2*
2
*
3
(m)
( )
(mm) (mm)
(g)
70-300mm
F4.5-5.6 G SSM
(SAL70300G)
105-450 11-16 34 -8 10' 23 -5 20' 1.2 0.25 F22-29 62 82.5 135.5 760
70-400mm
F4-5.6 G SSM
(SAL70400G)
105-600 12-18 34 -6 10' 23 -4 10' 1.5 0.27 F22-32 77 94.5 196 1,500
*
1
35mm APS-C
*
2
1 35mm 2 APS-C
*
3
ADI ADI
(1) (1) (1) (1) (1)
Attaching lens hood
It is recommended that you use a lens hood to reduce flare and ensure
maximum image quality.
Align the red line on the lens hood with the red dot on the lens (Lens
hood index). Turn the hood clockwise until the red dot on the hood
meets the red dot on the lens and it clicks into place (1).
The polarizing-filter window can be opened (2) to allow the rotation of the
polarizing filter (sold separately) without having to remove the lens hood. Close
the window when shooting (For 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM only).
Attach the lens hood properly. Otherwise, the lens hood may interfere with the
desired effect or may appear in pictures.
When storing, turn over the lens hood and place it onto the lens backwards.
Zooming
Rotate the zooming ring to the desired focal length.
Focusing
To set AF/MF (auto focus/manual focus) and Focus range
(AF range)
The focus mode can be switched between AF and MF on the lens. You can
also select the focus range (AF range) in AF mode.
To shoot in AF mode, set the focus mode to AF both on the camera and lens,
and select the focus range (AF range) on the lens. You can shoot in MF mode
when either the camera or the lens or both are set to MF.
To set the focus mode on the lens (See illustration -.)
Slide the focus-mode/range switch to the appropriate mode, AF or MF, and to
the appropriate focus range (AF range) when AF is selected.
In AF, select a focus range from the following, depending on the distance to your
subject with the focus-mode/range switch. Setting the focus range allows for
quicker focusing. This is useful when the shooting range is limited.
FULL : No distance limit. AF works in the entire range.
-3m : AF works from 3.0m to infinity.
In MF, turn the focusing ring to adjust the focus while looking through the
viewfinder, etc. (See illustration -).
To use a camera equipped with an AF/MF control button
Press the AF/MF control button to switch AF to MF when both the camera and
lens are set to AF.
Press the AF/MF control button to switch MF to AF when the camera is set to
MF and the lens is set to AF.
Direct manual focus (DMF)
Rotate the focusing ring to set correct DMF when the focus is locked in AF-A
(automatic auto focus) or AF-S (single-shot auto focus).
DMF is not available in the following cases:
When the image is out of focus
When AF-C (continuous auto focus) is selected
When the focus is confirmed for the second photo during continuous
recording in AF-A
Shooting at infinity in MF
The focusing mechanism turns slightly past infinity to provide accurate focusing
under various operating temperatures. Always confirm the image sharpness
through the viewfinder, etc., especially when the lens is focused near infinity.
Focus-hold button (See illustration
–
.)
While the focus-hold button is pressed, auto focus function is suspended
and the focus is fixed for shooting (This lens has 3 focus-hold buttons (for
70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM only).).
The function of the focus-hold button can be changed on cameras with custom
function capability. Refer to the camera manuals for details.
On teleconverters (70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM)
You can use the 1.4X Teleconverter (SAL14TC) and 2X Teleconverter
(SAL20TC) in MF mode. In this case, focus manually while monitoring the
image in the viewfinder, etc., as the focusing function on the camera does not
work.
Shading may appear in the viewfinder image depending on the camera. This is
not abnormal. This shading does not affect the recorded image.
Specifications
Name
(Model name)
Equivalent
35mm-format
focal length*
1
(mm)
Lens groups-
elements
Angle of
view 1*
2
Angle of
view 2*
2
Minimum
focus*
3
(m (feet))
Maximum
magnification
(×)
Minimum
f-stop
Filter
diameter
(mm)
Dimensions
(maximum
diameter × height)
(mm (in.))
Mass
(g (oz.))
70-300mm
F4.5-5.6 G SSM
(SAL70300G)
105-450 11-16 34°-8° 10' 23°-5° 20' 1.2 (4) 0.25 f/22-29 62
Approx. 82.5×135.5
(3 3/8×5 3/8)
Approx. 760
(26 3/4)
70-400mm
F4-5.6 G SSM
(SAL70400G)
105-600 12-18 34°-6° 10' 23°-4° 10' 1.5 (5) 0.27 f/22-32 77
Approx. 94.5×196
(3 3/4×7 3/4)
Approx.
1,500
(53)
*
1
The value for the equivalent 35mm-format focal length is based on Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras equipped with an APS-C sized image sensor.
*
2
The value of angle of view 1 is based on 35mm-format cameras, and that of angle of view 2 is based on Interchangeable Lens Digital Cameras equipped with an APS-C sized
image sensor.
*
3
Minimum focus is the distance from the image sensor to the subject.
This lens is equipped with a distance encoder. The distance encoder allows more accurate measurement (ADI) by employing a flash for the process.
Depending on the lens mechanism, the focal length may change with any change of the shooting distance. The focal length assumes the lens is focused at infinity.
Included items: Lens (1), Lens front cap (1), Lens rear cap (1), Lens hood (1), Lens case (1), Set of printed documentation
Designs and specifications are subject to change without notice.
and is a trademark of Sony Corporation.
Company names and company product names are trademarks or registered trademarks of those companies.
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English
You will find information on using each lens in this manual. Precautions
common to lenses, such as notes on use will be found in “Precautions
before using” on a separate sheet. Be sure to read both documents before
using the lens.
This manual is for use with several different lenses.
This lens is designed for A-mount, which can be used on Sony α cameras.
Notes on use
When using this lens with an E-mount camera, attach a separately sold Mount
Adaptor. Do not attach the lens directly to the E-mount camera or you may
damage both.
When you carry the camera with the lens attached, make sure to hold both the
camera and the lens steadily.
Do not hold by any part of the lens that protrudes when zooming.
Precaution for flash use
When using a built-in camera flash, make sure to remove the lens hood.
With certain of lens/flash combinations, the lens may partially block the light
of the flash, resulting in a shadow at the bottom of the picture.
Vignetting
When you use lens, the corners of the screen become darker than the center.
To reduce this phenomena (called vignetting), close the aperture by 1 to 2
stops.
Darkening at the top of the viewfinder image
The top of the viewfinder image may appear darker. This is a normal
phenomenon caused by the size of the reflex mirror in the camera, and does
not affect the recorded image.
Names of parts
1···Zooming ring 2···Focusing ring 3···Distance index 4···Lens contacts
5···Lens hood index 6···Focal-length scale 7···Focal-length index
8···Distance scale 9···Focus hold button 10···Focus-mode/range switch
11···Mounting index 12···Lens index (black)*
13···Collar mounting index (red)* 14···Collar index (black)* 15···Collar*
16···Collar-locking knob*
* For 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM only
Attaching/detaching the lens
To attach the lens (See illustration
–
.)
1
Remove the rear and front lens caps and the camera body cap.
You can attach/detach the lens front cap in two ways, (1) and (2). When
you attach/detach the lens cap with the lens hood attached, use method (2).
2
Align the orange index on the lens barrel with the orange index
on the camera (mounting index), then insert the lens into the
camera mount and rotate it clockwise until it locks.
Do not press the lens release button on the camera when mounting the lens.
Do not mount the lens at an angle.
To remove the lens (See illustration
–
.)
While pressing and holding the lens release button on the camera, rotate
the lens counterclockwise until it stops, then detach the lens.
Using the tripod
(70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM)
When using a tripod, attach it to the-mounting collar of the lens, not to the
tripod receptacle of the camera.
To change vertical/horizontal position
Loosen the collar-locking knob on the tripod-mounting collar (1) and rotate the
camera either direction. The camera can be quickly switched between vertical
and horizontal positions while maintaining stability when using a tripod.
Black indexes (collar indexes) are located at 90° intervals on the tripod-
mounting collar. Align a black index on the tripod-mounting collar with the
black index (collar index) on the lens to adjust the camera position precisely (2).
Tighten the collar-locking knob firmly after the camera position is set.
To detach the tripod-mounting collar from the lens
The tripod-mounting collar can be detached from the lens when not using a
tripod.
1
Remove the lens from the camera.
See “
Attaching/detaching the lens” for details.
2
Loosen the collar-locking knob (1).
3
Rotate the tripod-mounting collar to align the red index on the tripod-
mounting collar (collar mounting index next to SET/RELEASE) with the
orange index on the lens (mounting index) (3).
4
Move the tripod-mounting collar towards the lens mount and
detach the tripod-mounting collar from the lens (4).
70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM
(1) (2)
(3) (4)
(1) (2)
( )
(1)
(2)
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(70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM
)
( )
AF( ) MF( )
(AF )
AF( : ) MF(
: )
AF (AF
)
AF AF
AF ( )
MF MF
(
-
)
/ AF MF
AF
(AF )
AF /
FULL : AF
-3m : 3.0m AF
MF
(
-
)
AF/MF
AF MF AF
AF/MF
MF AF MF AF
AF/MF
(DMF)
AF (AF-A) AF(AF-S)
DMF
DMF
AF(AF-C)
AF-A 2
MF
( )
MF
(
)
(70-400mm
F4-5.6 G SSM 3
)
(70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM)
1.4X(SAL14TC) 2X(SAL20TC) MF
4-261-651-03(1)
©2008 Sony Corporation
Printed in Japan
SAL70300G/SAL70400G
70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM
70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM
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