Overview

The Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 is an affordable, lightweight telephoto zoom (460g) with a metal mount and plastic construction. Optical strengths include good sharpness at f/8, especially at 75mm, low distortion, and well-controlled flare. Weaknesses include noisy autofocus, soft corners at wide apertures, and chromatic aberration above 200mm. Bokeh can be restless. It suits budget-conscious photographers needing a versatile telephoto for portraits or wildlife, especially on bodies with in-body stabilization.