Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS vs Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS is faster by 1 stop (f/2.8 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
- Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS is lighter by 1570g.
- Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS goes wider (300mm vs 600mm).
- Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS reaches further (600mm vs 300mm).
- Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS is the newer design (2023 vs 2019).
| Spec | FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS | FE 600mm F4 GM OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Focal length | 300mm (wider) | 600mm |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 (faster) | f/4.0 |
| Released | 2023 | 2019 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 1470.0 (lighter) | 3040.0 |
| Length mm | 265.0 | 449.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 124.0 | 163.6 |
| Min focus m | 2.0 (closer focusing) | 4.5 |
| Max magnification | 0.16 | 0.14 |
Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
A 300mm f/2.8 G Master for full-frame E-mount weighing about 1,470 g. It has Optical SteadyShot and supports Sony's 1.4x and 2x teleconverters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 at 300mm
- Optical SteadyShot
- Teleconverter support
- Relatively light for its class
Cons
- Large for travel
- Large for travel
- Minimum focus 2.0 m
Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
A 600mm f/4 G Master for full-frame E-mount, weighing about 3,040 g. It has Optical SteadyShot and supports Sony's teleconverters.
Pros
- f/4 at 600mm
- Optical SteadyShot
- Teleconverter support
- Lighter than older 600mm f/4 lenses
Cons
- Heavy at about 3,040 g
- Large for travel
- Minimum focus 4.5 m