Sony 500mm F4 G SSM vs Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 500mm F4 G SSM and Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II |
| Name | Sony 500mm F4 G SSM | Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SAL500F40G | SAL300F28G2 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II |
| Release Year | 2012 | 2012 |
| Release Date | 2012-03-06 | 2012-09-12 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Ultrasonic | Ultrasonic |
| Focus Method | No information | Internal |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 400 cm | 200 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,14 | 0,18 |
Aperture |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II |
| Maximum Aperture | F4 | F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II |
| Construction | 11 elements / 10 groups | 13 elements / 12 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 3 ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements | No information |
Focal Length |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II |
| Focal Length | 500 mm | 300 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 140 mm | 122 mm |
| Length | 368 mm | 243 mm |
| Weight | 3460 gr | 2300 gr |
Other |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 42 mm | 42 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH118 | SH0012 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |