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Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
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Sony · f/2.8 · Sony E mount

Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS

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KEY FACTS
BrandSony
Release Year2023
Production StatusIn Production
Pro BrandingGM
Lens MountSony E
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

Brand
Sony
Release Year
2023
Production Status
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Current status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued).
In Production
Pro Branding
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Specific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses.
GM
Lens Mount
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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
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Indicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to.
Sony E
Maximum Format
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Largest sensor size compatible with the lens.
Full Frame
Read our notes on general
The 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.

Physical

Lens Weight
1460 g
Lens Diameter
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Width of the lens at its widest point
124 mm
Lens Length
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How long the lens is from front to back.
265 mm

Optics

Focal Range
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Shortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end )
300 mm
Aperture Range
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Largest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end)
2.8
Blades
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Number of diaphragm blades in aperture
11020
Zoom Lens
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Zoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups
No
Closest Focusing Distance
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Minimum distance for a subject to be in focus.
200 cm01500
Autofocus Mode
Yes

Features

Image Stabilization
Yes