Sony 300mm F2.8 G vs Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 300mm F2.8 G and Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS.
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Product |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS |
Name | Sony 300mm F2.8 G | Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SAL300F28G | SEL70300G |
Release Date and Price |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS |
Release Year | 2006 | 2016 |
Release Date | 2006-06-05 | 2016-03-29 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
Last known price | 0 USD | 1173 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS |
Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS |
Mount | Sony A | Sony E |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Ultrasonic | Linear Motor |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 200 cm | 90 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0.18 | 0,31 |
Aperture |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 70 mm F5,6 at 300 mm Variable Aperture |
Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS |
Construction | 13 elements / 12 groups | 16 elements / 13 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | Four aspherical and two ED elements + Nano AR coating |
Focal Length |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS |
Focal Length | 300 mm | 70-300 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
230 mm |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization | No | Yes |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS |
Weather Sealing | No | Yes |
Diameter | 122 mm | 84 mm |
Length | 243 mm | 144 mm |
Weight | 2310 gr | 854 gr |
Other |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS |
Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 42 mm | 72 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH0012 | ALC-SH144 |
Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |