Lens Comparison
Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS vs Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II
Key Differences
- Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II has a better min focus distance (40 cm vs 200 cm).
- Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II has a better price (msrp) ($2,799 vs $5,999).
- Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II has a better weight (1045g (2.30 lb) vs 1470g (3.24 lb)).
- Sony FE 70-200mm f/2.8 GM OSS II has a better length (200mm vs 273mm).
- Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS has a better max magnification (0.36x vs 0.3x).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 300mm | 70-200mm |
| Lens Type | Prime | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | − | 17 |
| Optical Groups | − | 14 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| 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 | − | 34° – 12.5° |
| 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 | 40 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.36x | 0.3x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | No | Yes |
| Declickable Aperture | No | Yes |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | No | Yes |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $5,999 | $2,799 |
| Filter Size | 52mm | 77mm |
| Diameter | 163.6mm | 88mm |
| Length | 273mm | 200mm |
| Weight | 1470g (3.24 lb) | 1045g (2.30 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | Yes | Yes |
