Lens Comparison
Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS vs Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS
Key Differences
- Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS has a better price (msrp) ($2,499 vs $5,999).
- Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS has a better min focus distance (98 cm vs 200 cm).
- Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4.5).
- Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS has a better length (205mm vs 273mm).
- Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS has a better weight (1395g (3.08 lb) vs 1470g (3.24 lb)).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 100-400mm | 300mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Optical Elements | 22 | − |
| Optical Groups | 16 | − |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/4.5 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/32 | f/22 |
| Aperture Blades | 11 | 11 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | Full-Frame | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | 24° – 6.2° | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | DDSSM | XD Linear |
| Focus Limiter | Yes | Yes |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 98 cm | 200 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.35x | 0.36x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $2,499 | $5,999 |
| Filter Size | 77mm | 52mm |
| Diameter | 93.9mm | 163.6mm |
| Length | 205mm | 273mm |
| Weight | 1395g (3.08 lb) | 1470g (3.24 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Yes | Yes |
