Lens Comparison
Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS vs Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS
Key Differences
- Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS has a better price (msrp) ($5,999 vs $12,999).
- Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS has a better weight (1470g (3.24 lb) vs 3040g (6.70 lb)).
- Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS has a better min focus distance (200 cm vs 370 cm).
- Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS has a better length (273mm vs 449mm).
- Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS has a better maximum aperture (f/2.8 vs f/4).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 300mm | 600mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Prime |
| Optical Elements | − | − |
| Optical Groups | − | − |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 | 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 | − | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | − | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | XD Linear | XD Linear |
| Focus Limiter | Yes | Yes |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 200 cm | 370 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.36x | 0.14x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | No |
| Declickable Aperture | No | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $5,999 | $12,999 |
| Filter Size | 52mm | 40mm |
| Diameter | 163.6mm | 168mm |
| Length | 273mm | 449mm |
| Weight | 1470g (3.24 lb) | 3040g (6.70 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Yes | Yes |
