Lens Details
Sony
FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS
$5,999~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: December 14, 2023
Highlights
- A full-frame 300mm f/2.8 telephoto prime for Sony E — suited to sports, wildlife and distant subjects.
- The 300mm reach pulls distant subjects closer with strong background compression.
- Weather-sealed against dust and moisture, optical stabilization for sharper handheld shots, and it is built for serious reach at 1470g.
Who it's for
The Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS is a 300mm f/2.8 prime lens — a super-telephoto option. Here's what it's best at and what to keep in mind.
Best for
- ✓Wildlife, sports and distant subjects — reach to 300mm.
- ✓Handheld stills and video — optical stabilisation smooths shake.
- ✓Outdoor and travel use — a weather-sealed build.
Keep in mind
- !Aperture tops out at f/2.8 — less low-light headroom and background blur than faster lenses.
- !Heavy at 1470g (3.24 lb) — best balanced on larger bodies or a tripod.
300mm
Focal Length
f/2.8
Max Aperture
Full-Frame
Coverage
○
Stabilized
1470g
Weight
52mm
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Full Specifications
Optical Design
| Focal Length | 300mm |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 20 |
| Optical Groups | 16 |
Aperture & Iris
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
|---|---|
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 11 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes |
Coverage & Angle
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Sony E |
| Angle of View | 8° |
| 35mm Equivalent | − |
Focus
| Autofocus | Yes |
|---|---|
| Focus Motor | XD Linear |
| Focus Limiter | Yes |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 200 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.36x |
Stabilization & Video
| Optical Stabilization | Yes |
|---|---|
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No |
| Parfocal | No |
| Internal Zoom | No |
General
| Price (MSRP) | $5,999 |
|---|---|
| Filter Size | 52mm |
| Diameter | 163.6mm |
| Length | 273mm |
| Weight | 1470g (3.24 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Yes |
