Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Sony Jan 2024
Sony Full Frame

Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS

This is a full-frame prime lens for Sony E, covering 300 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. It weighs 1470 g, is weather-sealed and includes optical stabilization, and was released in 2024. That combination suits wildlife and sports photography.

It is a large-aperture telephoto prime lens that offers outstanding optical performance and fast, precise autofocus in a lightweight design. Weighing approximately 1,470 grams (excluding the tripod mount), it is the lightest lens in its class, providing excellent balance and reducing fatigue during extended handheld shooting sessions. The lens features Optical SteadyShot image stabilization to minimize camera shake, ensuring sharp images even at longer focal lengths. Its robust construction includes weather sealing, making it suitable for challenging outdoor conditions.

f/2.8
Aperture
300mm
Focal
1470 g
Weight
Jan 2024
Released
Sony site

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Good for wildlifesports
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Lens type
Telephoto prime lens
Max Format size
Full Frame
Focal length
300 mm
Image stabilization
Yes (Optical SteadyShot)
Lens mount
Sony E
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Aperture ring
Yes
Number of diaphragm blades
11 (rounded)
Optical construction
21 elements in 17 groups
Minimum focusing distance
2 m (6.57 ft)
Maximum magnification
0.16x
Filter size
40.5 mm
Dimensions
124 mm (diameter) x 304 mm (length)
Weight
1,470 g (3.24 lbs) (excluding tripod mount)
Weather sealing
Yes
Usage
sports, wildlife

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 53% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Marsh Rabbit
01 Marsh Rabbit by scandan780
Least Bittern
02 Least Bittern by scandan780
Masai Mara
03 Masai Mara by Nacho LP
Coopers Hawk (juvenile) copy
04 Coopers Hawk (juvenile) copy by scandan780
Fawn twins, Mom is very protective. I had to get these shots quick from an open window in my house, as soon as mom spotted me she rounded them up to the woods.
05 Fawn twins, Mom is very protective. I had to get these shots quick from an open window in my house, as soon as mom spotted me she rounded them up to the woods. by luvgshepherds
Fawn twins, Mom is very protective. I had to get these shots quick from an open window in my house, as soon as mom spotted me she rounded them up to the woods.
06 Fawn twins, Mom is very protective. I had to get these shots quick from an open window in my house, as soon as mom spotted me she rounded them up to the woods. by luvgshepherds
Rotmilan - Milvus milvus - Red Kite
07 Rotmilan - Milvus milvus - Red Kite by kurtblaeuer
Purpur-Sonnenhut - Echinacea purpurea
08 Purpur-Sonnenhut - Echinacea purpurea by kurtblaeuer
Hausrotschwanz - Phoenicurus ochruros - Black Redstart - Male
09 Hausrotschwanz - Phoenicurus ochruros - Black Redstart - Male by kurtblaeuer
Rotmilan - Milvus milvus - Red Kite
10 Rotmilan - Milvus milvus - Red Kite by kurtblaeuer
Hausrotschwanz - Phoenicurus ochruros - Black Redstart - Female
11 Hausrotschwanz - Phoenicurus ochruros - Black Redstart - Female by kurtblaeuer
Masai Mara
12 Masai Mara by Nacho LP
Black Skimmer
13 Black Skimmer by scandan780
Alligator
14 Alligator by scandan780
Perched with Purpose
15 Perched with Purpose by dkwimages
Bald Eagle
16 Bald Eagle by luvgshepherds
Bald Eagle
17 Bald Eagle by luvgshepherds
Bald Eagle
18 Bald Eagle by luvgshepherds
Suspended Claim
19 Suspended Claim by dkwimages
Fierce Focus
20 Fierce Focus by dkwimages
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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