Features:

• 75-300mm telephoto zoom lens with f/4.5-5.6 maximum aperture for Alpha digital SLR cameras
• Ideal for taking close-up portraits and sports action without making subject nervous
• Gives light sources a pleasing circular defocused effect in the background for better results
• Minimum focusing distance of 4 feet, 11 inches; 7 aperture blades; 55mm filter diameter
• Measures 2.81 inches in diameter and 4.81 inches long; weighs 1 pound, 2 ounces

Editor Reviews:

Product Description:
A compact zoom lens that brings you closer to action and portrait subjects. This compact, lightweight 4X zoom lens is a great value and an ideal choice for covering outdoor activities and sports action, even in large stadium locations. Its wide zoom range handles both middle-ground subjects and portraits shot from a relaxing distance, so people won't be nervous even captures intimate details and natural wonders close at hand. Ideal for portraits, sports, long-distance subjects Focal Length 35mm Equivalent - 75 - 300 mm Min Focus Distance - 4 feet 11 inch (1.5 m) Aperture Maximum - f4.5 - 5.6 Aperture Minimum - f32 - 28 Maximum Magnification - 0.25x Lens Construction - 13 elements in 10 groups with 7 aperture blades Filter Diameter - 55 mm Dimensions - 2 13/16 x 4 13/16 inch (71 x 122 mm) Weight - 1 pounds 2 ounces (460 grams)

Amazon.com Product Description:
Get extremely close to your subjects from a relaxing distance with this Sony 75-300mm super telephoto zoom lens. Great for taking incredibly close-up portraits without making your subject nervous, the compact, lightweight 4x zoom lens is a terrific value and an ideal choice for covering outdoor activities and sports action, even in large stadium locations. The lens offers a wide zoom range of 112.5 to 450mm (35mm equivalent) that handles both middle-ground subjects and portraits from afar, while still capturing intimate details and natural wonders close at hand. In addition, the lens gives light sources a pleasing circular defocused effect in the background, making the subject stand out beautifully.

• Focal length: 75-300mm (112.5-450mm 35mm equivalent)
• Maximum aperture: f/4.5-5.6
• Minimum aperture: f/28-32
• Filter diameter: 55mm
• Minimum focus distance: 4 feet, 11 inches
• Magnification: 0.25x
• Lens group elements: 10 groups 13 elements
• Distance encoder: Yes
• Blades: 7 aperture blades
• Asperhic elements: No
• Lens type: Telephoto zoom
• Dimensions: 2.81 inches in diameter and 4.81 inches long
• Weight: 1 pound, 2 ounces

Rating : - Great results, perfect for beginners
I'm completely new to the DSLR world and I've added this lends to my new alpha200 camera. I'm super happy with the results this lens gives me, sharp, noiseless, and strong colors. I don't agree that the zoom takes that long. It's not in millisec, but it doesn't disturb. I'm very happy.