Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II vs Minolta AF 135mm f/2.8 [T4.5] STF
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Sony
300mm F2.8 G SSM II
Verdict at a glance
- Minolta AF 135mm f/2.8 [T4.5] STF is lighter by 1610g.
- Minolta AF 135mm f/2.8 [T4.5] STF goes wider (135mm vs 300mm).
- Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II reaches further (300mm vs 135mm).
- Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II is the newer design (2012 vs 1999).
| Spec | 300mm F2.8 G SSM II | AF 135mm f/2.8 [T4.5] STF |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Minolta |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Prime | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 300mm | 135mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2012 | 1999 |
| Blades | 9 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 12 | 6 |
| Af motor | SSM | none |
| Elements | 13 | 8 |
| Weight g | 2340 | 730 (lighter) |
| Length mm | 242.5 | 99.0 |
| Min focus m | 2.0 | 0.87 (closer focusing) |
| Weather sealed | Yes | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.18 | 0.25 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 72 |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II
A 300mm f/2.8 telephoto for A-mount, built for sports and wildlife with SSM focusing and a dust and moisture resistant barrel. It weighs about 2,340 g.
Pros
- f/2.8 maximum aperture
- SSM autofocus
- Dust and moisture resistant
- Quick, quiet focus
Cons
- Very heavy at about 2,340 g
- Large and tiring to carry
- No in-lens stabilization
Minolta AF 135mm f/2.8 [T4.5] STF
A manual-focus 135mm lens with an apodization element for exceptionally smooth out-of-focus areas. It weighs about 730 g and has a T4.5 transmission at f/2.8.
Pros
- Apodization for smooth blur
- Distinctive rendering
- 72mm filters
- Sharp
Cons
- Manual focus only
- Light loss (T4.5)