Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II vs Minolta AF Apo 300mm f/2.8 G
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
Minolta
AF Apo 300mm f/2.8 G
Verdict at a glance
- Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II is lighter by 140g.
- Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II is the newer design (2012 vs 1988).
| Spec | 300mm F2.8 G SSM II | AF Apo 300mm f/2.8 G |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Minolta |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Prime | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 300mm | 300mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2012 | 1988 |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Af motor | SSM | screw-drive |
| Elements | 13 | 13 |
| Weight g | 2340 (lighter) | 2480 |
| Length mm | 242.5 | 238.5 |
| Min focus m | 2.0 (closer focusing) | 2.5 |
| Weather sealed | Yes | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.18 | 0.14 |
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 Apo 300mm f/2.8 G
Minolta AF Apo 300mm f/2.8 G: a telephoto prime lens with a 300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony A mount cameras. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.