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Certified Keeper Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS
95 PixelMeter Score 15 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Outstanding sharpness and optical quality
  • Exceptionally lightweight and compact design
  • Fast, precise, and reliable autofocus
  • Robust weather sealing and professional build
  • Smooth, high-quality background blur
Cons Cons
  • High price point
  • Tripod foot lacks Arca-Swiss compatibility and click stops
  • Lacks focus preset functionality
  • Limited close-focusing performance
  • Lacks 90-degree collar stops

Launch price Launch price $5,999.99
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 300mm f/2.8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS
Close focus Close focus 2 m (0.16x)
Filter thread Filter thread 40.5mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Dual XD Linear Motors
Weight & size Weight & size 1470g (3 lb 3.9 oz) · 124 x 264 mm (4.88 x 10.39 in)

Announcement date Announcement date November 8, 2023
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $5,999.99
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Prime
Lens line / series Lens line / series GM

Elements Elements 20
Groups Groups 16
Special elements Special elements 3 Super ED, 1 ED
Coatings Coatings Nano AR Coating II
Front fluorine coating Front fluorine coating Yes

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 300mm
Max aperture Max aperture f/2.8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/22
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 11

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 8°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Dual XD Linear Motors
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 2 m
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.16x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes

Aperture ring Aperture ring Yes
AF/MF switch AF/MF switch Yes

Weight Weight 1470g (3 lb 3.9 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 124mm (4.88 in)
Length Length 264mm (10.39 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 40.5mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing Full weather sealing
Barrel material Barrel material magnesium alloy
Internal zoom Internal zoom Yes
Tripod collar Tripod collar Included

Lens hood Lens hood ALC-SH175, included
Teleconverter compatibility Teleconverter compatibility 1.4x and 2.0x