Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS vs Samyang 300mm f/6.3 ED UMC CS
Both are Sony E lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS if
- You need 2⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/6.3)
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Samyang 300mm f/6.3 ED UMC CS does not
- You shoot full frame: the Samyang 300mm f/6.3 ED UMC CS is made for APS-C
- Our notes say it suits: Sports, wildlife, low-light telephoto
Pick the Samyang 300mm f/6.3 ED UMC CS if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 1150 g lighter (320 g vs 1470 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.9 m vs 2 m
- You want a compact lens: 73.8 mm vs 265 mm long
Spec differences
14 differences| Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS | Samyang 300mm f/6.3 ED UMC CS | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Samyang
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Telephoto
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
2⅓ stops faster
|
f/6.3
|
| Weight |
1470 g
|
320 g
lighter
|
| Length |
265 mm
|
73.8 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
124 mm
|
64.5 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
40 mm
|
25 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
2 m
|
0.9 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.16×
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
9 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2023
|
not listed
|
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- Mount
- Sony E both
- Focal length
- 300mm both
Our notes
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
Our notes