Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Sony · 300 mm · f/2.8 · GM · Image Stabilization
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What We Like
+World's lightest 300mm f/2.8 prime lens at 1,460g—significantly lighter than Canon/Nikon equivalents
+Exceptional sharpness corner-to-corner at f/2.8 with no improvement needed when stopping down
+Fast, precise autofocus with dual XD linear motors handles 120fps shooting on Sony A9 III
+Excellent bokeh and shallow depth of field with 11-blade circular aperture and Super ED glass elements
+Compact size (265mm length) with well-balanced optical design for handheld shooting
+Versatile for sports, portraiture, wildlife, and photojournalism with optional 1.4x and 2x teleconverters
Worth Knowing
−Premium pricing limits ownership primarily to professionals and wealthy enthusiasts
−300mm focal length may be restrictive—not long enough for distant wildlife without extenders, too long for some sports applications
−Tripod mount foot is relatively short, requiring aftermarket Arca-Swiss foot for optimal tripod use
−Manual focus ring is very light and sensitive, risking accidental focus shift during handheld shooting without precautions
General | |
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About This LensThe Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS is the world's lightest 300mm F2.8 telephoto prime lens currently available, engineered for professional sports shooters and wildlife photographers. The lens is razor sharp from full-frame corner to corner at f/2.8, with dual XD linear motors quick as a hiccup, flicking from faraway to close-up subjects. Its lightweight design has been created with handheld shooting in mind, making it ideal for action-oriented photography where portability matters. | |
| Brand | Sony |
| Release Year | 2023 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Pro Branding ⓘSpecific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses. | GM |
Lens Mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. | Sony E |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Sony E |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  Full Frame |
Physical | |
| Lens Weight | 1460 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 124 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 265 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. | No |
Optics | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 300 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 2.8 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 8.167° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 18 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 11020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups | No |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 200 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.16x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |  Yes |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. |  Yes |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type |  Round |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification |  Yes |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
Construction | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 21 |
| Groups | 17 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 0 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 4 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 3 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 4 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |  Yes |