Sony G Master SEL300F28GM 300mm
At just 1470g, this is the lightest large-aperture 300mm f/2.8 prime in its class, with Super ED and ED glass delivering edge-to-edge resolution. Optical SteadyShot stabilization and a dust/moisture-resistant build enable sharp handheld shooting in harsh outdoor light, while the 11-blade circular aperture creates smooth background defocus. It’s ideal for sports and wildlife photographers who need fast, accurate autofocus and a portable super-telephoto to track subjects that change direction rapidly.
About This Lens
At just 1470g, this is the lightest large-aperture 300mm f/2.8 prime in its class, with Super ED and ED glass delivering edge-to-edge resolution. Optical SteadyShot stabilization and a dust/moisture-resistant build enable sharp handheld shooting in harsh outdoor light, while the 11-blade circular aperture creates smooth background defocus. It’s ideal for sports and wildlife photographers who need fast, accurate autofocus and a portable super-telephoto to track subjects that change direction rapidly.
- Focal length 300mm
- Max aperture 22
- Mount Sony E
- Stabilization
- Weather sealed
- Weight g 1470
- Af type XD Linear Motors
- Lens type prime
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong af (98th percentile) 98th
- Strong optical (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong social proof (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong stabilization (81th percentile) 81th
Cons
- Below average build (15th percentile) 15th
- Below average aperture (24th percentile) 24th
- Below average macro (28th percentile) 28th
- Below average versatility (34th percentile) 34th
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 | 22 |
| Min Aperture | 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 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Sony G Master SEL300F28GM 300mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR | Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Canon L-series RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focal Length | 300mm | 16-300mm | 28-400mm | 28-200mm | 28-75mm | 24-70mm |
| Max Aperture | 22 | f/3.5 | f/4 | f/4 | f/2.8 | 2.8 |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E | Nikon Z | L-Mount | Sony E | Canon RF |
| Stabilization | true | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 1470 | 615 | 726 | 413 | 550 | 805 |
| AF Type | XD Linear Motors | HLA | STM | Autofocus | VXD | Nano USM |
| Lens Type | prime | zoom | zoom | macro | zoom | zoom |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Bokeh | Build | Macro | Optical | Aperture | Versatility | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sony G Master SEL300F28GM 300mm | 98.3 | 40 | 15.4 | 27.5 | 94.8 | 24.2 | 34.2 | 89.4 | 81.2 |
| Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS Compare | 54.4 | 83.8 | 58.9 | 85.9 | 98.9 | 76.4 | 99.6 | 89.4 | 99.1 |
| Nikon NIKKOR Z 28-400mm f/4-8 VR Compare | 86.8 | 77.2 | 51.5 | 81.3 | 97.1 | 70.7 | 98.9 | 74.1 | 98.3 |
| Panasonic LUMIX S S-R28200 Compare | 54.4 | 77.2 | 74.2 | 70.8 | 91.3 | 70.7 | 95.6 | 89.4 | 99.5 |
| Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Compare | 54.4 | 85.7 | 63.7 | 84.8 | 91.3 | 83.2 | 78.6 | 89.4 | 35.9 |
| Canon L-series RF 24-70mm f/2.8L IS USM Compare | 94.6 | 85.7 | 45.4 | 44 | 95.5 | 83.2 | 80.7 | 89.4 | 96.4 |
Usage Scores
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