Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS
Announced November 8, 2023
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Reviewer Consensus
Masterpiece
The Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS is a professional-grade telephoto prime that combines exceptional image sharpness and fast autofocus performance in a remarkably lightweight, compact frame. It serves as a versatile, high-performance tool for sports, portraiture, and photojournalism.
Weighted from 15 reviewer scores
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
- 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 $5,999.99 (USD)
- Focal length & aperture 300mm f/2.8
- Mount & coverage Sony E Full-Frame
- Stabilization Optical IS
- Close focus 2 m (0.16x)
- Filter thread 40.5mm
- Autofocus motor Dual XD Linear Motors
- Weight & size 1470g · 124 x 264 mm (4.88 x 10.39 in)
What the Reviewers Say
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- PetaPixel 10/10
If you are looking for a versatile telephoto lens that delivers some of the best image quality possible in a lens, look no further.
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[I]f you're getting it for that purpose you're gonna be really pleased with the results.
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The elite Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS is an absolutely no-compromise, professional-grade, ultra-high-performance lens that delivers stunning, standout imagery. This lens is a great choice for action sports, portraiture, and photojournalism.
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This Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS produces some exceptional results in a very lightweight package with great functionality [...]
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Small, snappy and sharp, this might be the best 300mm lens I've ever used.
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The Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS telephoto lens backs its lofty price with a rare combination of superlative picture quality and quick focus in an exceptionally light frame.
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The fact is every lineup should have a 300mm f/2.8 prime.
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So look, I am blown away by the 300. I think it may be my favorite E-mount lens to date.
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Across the board from focus speed, image stabilisation, autofocus, image quality, size and weight, this is an amazing lens.
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[T]he new Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS delivers, namely in that it provides top-of-the-line image quality and performance, robust build [...]
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It's a 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS G Master, it's one of the best lenses they've ever made, it's phenomenal.
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Otherwise, I think this is one of the nicest telephoto prime lenses I've ever used along with probably the best autofocus system I've ever used in the A9 III, and I've just had such a good time shooting with it.
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It's a bit hard to believe that this is actually a 300mm f/2.8 because it's just too light and too small, and that's a really good thing.
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I've been asking for this for quite a period of time, and I guess I had to send a few more Christmas cards out to the the powers that be, but thank you because I have absolutely fallen in love with this lens, and I'm going to shed a tear when I have to give it back tomorrow.
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Sony has absolutely completely nailed it with the Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS. The sharpness is stunning, the bokeh is top-tier, and the optical corrections make every shot look crisp and clean.
