Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II vs Sigma 300mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM
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
| Spec | 300mm F2.8 G SSM II | 300mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Prime | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 300mm | 300mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Released | 2012 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Groups | 12 | n/a |
| Af motor | SSM | n/a |
| Elements | 13 | n/a |
| Weight g | 2340 | n/a |
| Length mm | 242.5 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 2.0 | n/a |
| Weather sealed | Yes | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.18 | n/a |
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
Sigma 300mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM
The Sigma 300mm f/2.8 APO EX DG HSM is a full-frame telephoto prime lens covering 300mm at f/2.8 for Sony A mount cameras, with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus and apochromatic correction. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.