Sony - DT 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 A-Mount Telephoto Zoom Lens - Black
- Key Specs
- Lens Mount Compatibility: Sony A-Mount
- Lens Type: Telephoto Zoom
- Minimum Focal Length: 55 millimeters (The minimum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The shorter the focal length, the greater the area of scene captured.)
- Maximum Focal Length: 300 millimeters (The maximum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The greater the focal length, the smaller the area of scene captured.)
- Maximum Aperture: f/5.6 (The limit to how wide a lens can be open, typically expressed in f-numbers. The smaller the number, the larger the aperture and the more light that can enter the lens. A larger aperture creates a shallower depth of field, helpful for keeping subjects in focus and blurring background details.)
- General
- Brand: Sony
- Model Number: SAL55300
- Product Name: DT 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 A-Mount Telephoto Zoom Lens
- Color: Black
- Compatibility
- Brand Compatibility: Sony
- Lens Mount Compatibility: Sony A-Mount
- Tripod/Monopod Mountable: false (A support function that allows the device to be mounted to monopods and tripods for leveling and stability.)
- Dimensions
- Product Weight: 1 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Product Length with Lens Closed: 4.6 inches
- Product Diameter: 3.1 inches (The out of box diameter of the item, measured as a straight line passing from side to side of the item, through its center.)
- Imaging
- Lens Type: Telephoto Zoom
- Auto/Manual Focus: Automatic
- Silent Focus: true (A feature that helps reduce operational noise that occurs when using lenses with autofocus motors.)
- Zoom Type: Manual
- Field of View at 1000 yards: 29 feet (The area of a target, measured horizontally from the location of viewing, that can be observed.)
- In-Lens Image Stabilization: false (This feature helps reduce image blurring from camera motion. Lens stabilization means an element within the lens moves automatically to counteract detected motion.)
- Exposure Control
- Minimum Focal Length: 55 millimeters (The minimum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The shorter the focal length, the greater the area of scene captured.)
- Maximum Focal Length: 300 millimeters (The maximum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The greater the focal length, the smaller the area of scene captured.)
- Minimum Focus Distance: 54 inches
- Maximum Aperture: f/5.6 (The limit to how wide a lens can be open, typically expressed in f-numbers. The smaller the number, the larger the aperture and the more light that can enter the lens. A larger aperture creates a shallower depth of field, helpful for keeping subjects in focus and blurring background details.)
- Minimum Aperture: f/5.6 (The smallest opening of a lens, typically expressed in f-numbers. The larger the number, the smaller the aperture and the less light that can enter the lens. A smaller aperture creates a larger depth of field, which keeps both foreground and background in focus.)
- Focal Length 35mm Film Equivalent: 82.5-450mm (The focal length of the lens that provides the same field of view as a 35mm film camera.)
- Constant Aperture: false (Has a fixed aperture (typically expressed in f-numbers), which means the barrel of the lens does not extend or retract when the focal length changes.)
- Features
- Special Features: 5.5x zoom range
- Performance
- Filter Diameter: 62 millimeters
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: 1 year limited
- Warranty - Labor: 1 year limited
- Other
- UPC: 027242845596
Sony DT 55–300mm f/4.5–5.6 A-Mount Telephoto Zoom Lens: Capture incredible details, like the red-orange plumage of a robin, even from great distances. This lens features a Smooth Autofocus Motor (SAM) to quietly shoot videos or snap photos without disturbing your subject.
- Optimized for Sony cameras: For A-mount APS-C sized cameras.
- Telephoto lens provides detailed photos from a distance: Magnify distant subjects and zoom in for detailed close-up shots.
- 55–300mm focal length: The large focal length is ideal for wildlife photography, sporting events and any photo shoot that prevents you from getting close to your subject.
- f/4.5–5.6 aperture: Creates sharp, detailed images with shallow depth of field and softly blurred background. Performs best in moderate-to-bright light settings or outdoors on overcast days.
- SAM (Smooth Autofocus Motor) for quick and silent operation: Take candid pictures with ease and without disturbing the subject.
- ED (Extra-low Dispersion) lens element for superior image quality: Effectively corrects chromatic aberration, like blurriness and color fringing, for excellent image quality throughout the zoom range.
- Accessories included: Comes with lens caps and solid-circular, bayonet-type lens hood.
Whats Included
- Front and rear lens caps
- Owner's manual
- Solid-circular, bayonet-type lens hood (ALC-SH112)
- Sony DT 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 A-Mount Telephoto Zoom Lens
Q: Is this compatible with the Sony A 6000/
A: A mount lenses are not compatible with E mount camera bodies unless you get a Sony LAEA3 or other adapter for mounting A mount lenses to E mount camera bodies.
Q: Will this lens work with a Song Alpha 6500 or do I need an adapter for it?
A: It will not work. The A6500 camera is an E mount whereas this lens is an A mount.
Q: Will this fit my Sony Alpha55?
A: Hi Betsy, Yes. It will fit. a55 and this lens are both A-mount system. -Anthony
Q: Is this lens compatible with Sony A350 camera
A: Yes, the SAL55300 is compatible with a A350 camera.
Q: is this lens compatible with the sony dslr a65
A: Yes, the SAL55300 (DT 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Zoom Lens) is compatible with the SLTA65V (a65).
Q: is it compatible with a Sony DSLRa33
A: The Sony SAL55300 Lens is not compatible with the Sony SLTA33 Camera.
Q: Does Best Buy offer any other compatible 300mm lenses for the Sony alpha 230? Maybe Tamron, etc.
A: To check the availability of the Lenses either in store or online, contact Best Buy directly by clicking on the "Customer Service" link under "Order Support" at the bottom of the product's page and an associate will be happy to assist. http://www.bestbuy.com/site/Electronics/Customer-Service/pcmcat87800050001.c?id=pcmcat87800050001
