Just finished taking a few quick snaps with this combination...works well together with no issues...but I must admit the a700 is a better match for the lens.

Although SSM is supposed to work with these cameras...I still wondered in my mind until I tested it myself.

Samples were taken not for composition but a little variety of how this lens can work...all samples with NO post processing...straight jpegs from camera...sharpening turned up to +2 in-camera.

I must say that if a lens can be called gorgeous this is it...i can't hear the focus motor at all...this is the lens I have been waiting for...I now see why everyone has so much enthusiasm surrounding this lens. Like all lenses it will have a learning curve.

I snapped a few shots but the light was going down quickly so don't judge too harshly...

Sony DSLR-A700 ,Sony SAL 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G
1/500s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso640
http://www.pbase.com/dvoiselle/image/97801576/large.jpg

Sony DSLR-A700 ,Sony SAL 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 G
1/400s f/5.6 at 300.0mm iso800

out for a spin yesterday. It was raining on and off and the colors were a little flat but I still got a few shots worth keeping. C&C welome.
Thanks for looking
Dan

http://www.pbase.com/danspend/image/97173101/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/danspend/image/97173103/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/danspend/image/97173105/original.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l285/Dan_Spend/DD.jpg

http://i99.photobucket.com/albums/l285/Dan_Spend/YBG.jpg

Looks like I've got a lens in my paws, and its a nice one! Review should be out shortly folks.
(*pre-ordered myself one, even though they were showing out of stock)

Carl

*edited :)