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.
Snapshot
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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 | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 300mm | 18-50mm | 17-70mm | 17-28mm | 28-200mm | 12-100mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/4 | f/4 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Stabilization | true | false | true | false | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1470 | 290 | 544 | 450 | 413 | 561 |
| AF Type | XD Linear Motors | stepping motor | RXD | Stepping Motor | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony G Master SEL300F28GM 300mm | 98.2 | 33 | 19 | 37.2 | 95.5 | 20.4 | 33.6 | 94.6 | 82.6 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 87.7 | 80.9 | 86.5 | 90.9 | 82.6 | 83.2 | 78.4 | 89.8 | 36.9 |
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Compare | 53.7 | 86.2 | 69.7 | 85.1 | 91.1 | 83.2 | 89.5 | 85.5 | 82.6 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 87.7 | 86.2 | 76 | 85.1 | 88.4 | 83.2 | 68 | 70.1 | 36.9 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 53.7 | 76.8 | 78.3 | 74.2 | 92 | 65.1 | 95.4 | 76 | 99.5 |
| OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 12-100mm f/4 IS PRO Compare | 53.7 | 63.5 | 68.6 | 57 | 96.9 | 65.1 | 96.6 | 63.1 | 96.9 |