Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II vs Tamron SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD [IF]
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
Tamron
SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD [IF]
Verdict at a glance
- Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II is lighter by 460g.
| Spec | 300mm F2.8 G SSM II | SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD [IF] |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Tamron |
| 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 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 12 | 7 |
| Af motor | SSM | in body |
| Elements | 13 | 10 |
| Weight g | 2340 (lighter) | 2800 |
| Length mm | 242.5 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 2.0 (closer focusing) | 2.5 |
| Weather sealed | Yes | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.18 | 0.14 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 43 |
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
Tamron SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD [IF]
Tamron SP AF 300mm f/2.8 LD [IF]: a telephoto prime lens with a 300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony A mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.