Sony G Master SEL300F28GM 300mm
Weighing just 1470g, this 300mm f/2.8 prime delivers a rare combination of speed and portability for a full-frame super-telephoto. Dual XD Linear Motors provide fast, silent autofocus, while Optical SteadyShot stabilization and 11-blade aperture ensure sharp, clean results in challenging light. This lens is best for field sports and wildlife photographers who need to handhold a bright telephoto for extended periods without fatigue.
Focal length 300mm
Aperture f/22
Mount Sony E
stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 1470 g
af type XD Linear Motors
lens type prime
61 Overall Score
Price CA$8,300
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong optical (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile) 93rd
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile) 83rd
Cons
- Below average build (19th percentile)
- Below average aperture (23rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average macro (34th percentile)
What owners think
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Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Optics
| Type | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 300 |
| Focal Length Max | 300 |
| Elements | 20 |
| Groups | 16 |
| ED Elements | 4 |
| Coating | Nano AR Coating II, Fluorine coating |
Aperture
| Max Aperture | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Constant | Yes |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 |
Build
| Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 1.5 kg / 3.2 lbs |
| Filter Thread | 41 |
AF & Stabilization
| AF Type | XD Linear Motors |
| Stabilization | Yes |
Focus
| Min Focus Distance | 2000 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony G Master SEL300F28GM 300mm | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 | Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 | Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 300mm | 17-28mm | 28-75mm | 10-18mm | 20-60mm | 18mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/3.5 | f/16 |
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | Sony E | L-Mount | Fujifilm X |
| Stabilization | true | false | false | false | false | false |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1470 | 450 | 540 | 260 | 350 | 370 |
| AF Type | XD Linear Motors | Stepping Motor | VXD | Autofocus | stepping motor | Linear motor |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony G Master SEL300F28GM 300mm | 98 | 37.3 | 18.8 | 34 | 95 | 22.6 | 33.6 | 93.3 | 83.2 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87 | 88.1 | 73.6 | 86.3 | 87 | 85.8 | 68.1 | 64.6 | 38 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 VXD G2 Compare | 54.6 | 88.1 | 67.2 | 87.3 | 87.8 | 85.8 | 78.2 | 83.1 | 38 |
| Sigma Contemporary 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 54.6 | 83.5 | 87.3 | 93.3 | 81.6 | 85.8 | 69.1 | 68.8 | 38 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R2060 Compare | 87 | 86.1 | 80.6 | 66.2 | 76.4 | 79.8 | 81.5 | 64.9 | 38 |
| Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR Compare | 98 | 41.2 | 79.4 | 84.1 | 83.4 | 45.8 | 33.6 | 87.9 | 38 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
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