Sony Announces FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS: World’s Lightest Large-Aperture Telephoto Prime
/Press Blurb - The FE 300mm F2.8 G Master OSS lens boasts high depiction performance and rapid, precise AF (autofocus) – hallmarks of the G Master series. Weighing approximately 1470g (excluding tripod mount), its lightweight design and superb weight balance facilitate handheld shooting, capturing dynamic moments in sports or nature with precision. When paired with the newly launched Alpha 9 III full-frame camera, it enables high-speed continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking up to 120 frames per second. For those seeking extended reach, it's also compatible with an optional teleconverter, allowing shots in the telephoto range of up to 600mm.
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Toby’s Take -
A few photos with the 300mm f/2.8 and Sony a9iii - Click for larger size.
I had an amazing experience shooting with the new 300mm f/2.8 lens this afternoon. I was pleasantly surprised by how lightweight it is, making it easy to handhold. It weighs the same as the original 70-200 f/2.8 GM lens and has a nice balance to it. The autofocus when using the new a9iii and my a1 camera was incredibly fast, and the image quality was outstanding right out to the corners. I also tested it with a 1.4x extender, which turned it into a 420mm f/4 lens, and the results remained excellent. Although I didn't test it with a 2x extender, I've heard that both the image quality and autofocus speed remain excellent. The 2x turns it into a 600mm f/5.6 lens.
Compared to the FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS, this lens is around 50% lighter and 43% smaller.
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