Quick answer
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
Verdict
A professional A-mount super-telephoto. Intended for users who need f/2.8 at 300mm.
About this lens
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II: 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 Sony G series. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony A
- Focal length
- 300mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2012
- Optical construction
- 13 elements in 12 groups
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Autofocus motor
- SSM
- Weather sealing
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 2 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.18x
- Weight
- 2340 g
- Length
- 242.5 mm
Specification source: dyxum.com
What can you shoot with the Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II?
- Sports photography
- Bird and wildlife work
- Low-light telephoto
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 300mm | 6.9° | 8.2° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 450mm | 4.6° | 5.5° |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II have stabilization?
No. It has no lens-based stabilization, so it depends on the camera's SteadyShot and, in practice, a monopod or tripod.
How close can the Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II focus?
Minimum focus is 2 m, giving about 0.18x magnification. At this focal length that keeps you well back from the subject.
What focus motor does the 300mm F2.8 G SSM II have?
A ring-type SSM motor in the lens, which focuses quietly and allows manual override.
Alternatives for Sony A from other brands
All Sony A lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
