Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS Review (so far)
November 7, 2023
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Mark Goldstein
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Specifications
| Product name | FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS |
| Model name | SEL300F28GM |
| Lens mount | Sony E-mount |
| Format | 35mm full frame |
| Focal-length (mm) | 300 |
| 35mm equivalent focal-length (APS-C) (mm) | 450 |
| Lens construction (groups-elements) | 17-21 *Including one filter |
| Angle of view (APS-C) 1 | 5°20' |
| Angle of view (35mm) | 8°10' |
| Maximum aperture (F) | 2.8 |
| Minimum aperture (F) | 22 |
| Number of aperture blade | 11 |
| Circular aperture | Yes |
| Minimum focus distance (m) | 2 |
| Minimum focus distance (ft) | 6.57 |
| Maximum magnification ratio (x) | 0.16 |
| Filter diameter (mm) | 40.5 |
| Image stabilization (SteadyShot) | Optical SteadyShot |
| Teleconverter compatibility (x1.4) | SEL14TC |
| Teleconverter compatibility (x2.0) | SEL20TC |
| Hood type | Round shape, bayonet type |
| Dimensions dia. x length (mm) | 124 x 265 |
| Dimensions dia. x length (in.) | 5 x 10-1/2 |
| Weight (approx.) (g) | 1470 (Without tripod mount) |
| Weight (approx.) (oz.) | 51.9 |
| Hood (model) | ALC-SH175 |
| Lens front cap | Supplied |
| Lens rear cap | ALC-R1EM |
| Case | Yes (soft case) |
| Other | Tripod mount |
| Other | Lens strap |
| Other | Slot-in filter |
| Fluorine coating | Yes |
| Mount rubber ring | Yes |
| Function ring | Yes |
| Full-time DMF ON/OFF | Yes |
| Preset focus | Yes |
| Tripod base screw | 1/4 (1), 3/8 (1) |
| Series | G Master |
| Type | Fixed-focal length lens |
| ED/Super ED glass (elements) | ED (1), Super ED (3), Fluorite (0) |
| Lens coating | Nano AR Coating II |
| Focusing type | Internal |
| AF actuator | XD Linear |
| Optical SteadyShot Switch | Yes |
| Optical SteadyShot mode | Yes |
| AF/MF switch | Yes (switch) |
| Moisture-proof, dust-proof 2 | Yes |
| Hood lock | Yes |
| Non-rotating filter thread | Yes |
| 1 With interchangeable-lens digital camera incorporating APS-C type image sensors. | |
| 2 Although the lens is designed to be moisture and dust resistant, it is not completely moisture and dust proof. | |
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Ease
of Use -
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Images -
Lens
Specs -
Rating &
Conclusion -
Main
Rivals -
Review
Roundup - Comment