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
59 Overall Score
Price £4,895
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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 | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 | Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 300mm | 28-300mm | 18-50mm | 17-28mm | 27mm | 28-200mm |
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/4 | f/2.8 | f/2.8 | f/1.2 | f/4 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | Sony E | L-Mount |
| Stabilization | true | true | false | false | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1470 | 590 | 290 | 450 | 560 | 413 |
| AF Type | XD Linear Motors | VXD linear motor | stepping motor | Stepping Motor | STM | Autofocus |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | zoom | prime | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony G Master SEL300F28GM 300mm | 98 | 32.7 | 18.6 | 37.7 | 95.5 | 20.2 | 33.6 | 94.8 | 82.4 |
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 VXD Compare | 98 | 77.9 | 65.1 | 85.8 | 96.7 | 66 | 97.7 | 55.8 | 82.4 |
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Compare | 86.8 | 81.8 | 86 | 91.7 | 82.2 | 83.9 | 78.6 | 89.8 | 36.8 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 17-28mm f/2.8 Compare | 86.8 | 87 | 75.2 | 85.8 | 88.2 | 83.9 | 68 | 69.8 | 36.8 |
| Viltrox Pro AF 27mm f/1.2 Compare | 86.8 | 98.5 | 67.4 | 38.5 | 82.2 | 98.6 | 33.6 | 89.8 | 36.8 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 53.9 | 77.9 | 77.5 | 75 | 91.9 | 66 | 95.4 | 76.2 | 99.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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