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Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II A Mount Review

Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II

Main Features

  • 300mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony Alpha Mount
  • Weight: 2,300g / 5.06 lb
  • Dimensions(øxL): 122mm x 243mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 2m
  • Max Magnification: 0.18x
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Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II Overview


Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF) Telephoto Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with A Mount cameras.

Sony replaced the older Sony 300mm F2.8 G with this model. Follow the link to read our detailed comparison of these models:
Compare Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II vs Sony 300mm F2.8 G


What type of photography is the Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II lens good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use the Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated its suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Suitability
Bird/WildlifeGood
SportsExcellent
PortraitAverage
TravelFair
StreetFair
WeddingAverage
Walk AroundFair
VloggingPoor
LandscapeFair
MacroPoor

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Sony 300mm F2.8 G Lens Sony 300mm F2.8 G
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35mm FF 2400gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Reasons to Buy Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II Lens

Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II lens in a list form to help you determine whether it offers the features you need.

PROs
Autofocus
Covers Full-Frame Sensor
9 Diaphragm Blades for Smooth Bokeh
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CONs
Heavy
Pricey


Lens Mount

Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II is compatible with cameras that have a Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A99 II, Sony A68 and Sony A77 II.


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Size, Weight and Filter Thread

Size and weight is a very important decision factor when searching for your next lens. Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II has a maximum diameter of 122mm and total length of 243mm when not extended. It weighs 2300g / 81.1 oz.




Focal Range

Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II has a fixed focal length of 300mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 450mm.


Optical Image Stabilization

Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II doesn't have an optical image stabilization system so the only option to stabilize the image taken with this lens is to mount on a camera body with IBIS (sensor based In-body image stabilization).

Zoom Method

Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.18x and has a minimum focusing distance of 2m. 0.18x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Below are the 3 Telephoto Prime type Sony Alpha mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios:

  • Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA: 0.25x - (Compare)
  • Sony 135mm F2.8 (T4.5) STF: 0.25x - (Compare)
  • Sony 85mm F2.8 SAM: 0.2x - (Compare)

Aperture

Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II has a max aperture of F2.8 and a minimum aperture of F32.0.

Optical Formula

Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II's optical formula consists of 13 elements in 12 groups .

Popular Comparisons of Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II

Here are the eight most popular comparisons of the Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II Lens
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Sony 300mm F2.8 G Lens Sony 300mm F2.8 G
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35mm FF 2,310 g / 5.08 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 2,400 g / 5.28 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 300mm f2.8L IS II USM Lens Canon EF 300mm f2.8L IS II USM
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35mm FF 2,400 g / 5.28 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang Reflex 300mm f6.3 UMC CS Lens Samyang Reflex 300mm f6.3 UMC CS
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APS-C / DX 260 g / 0.57 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 300mm f2.8L IS USM Lens Canon EF 300mm f2.8L IS USM
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35mm FF 2,550 g / 5.61 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM Lens Sigma 85mm F1.4 EX DG HSM
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35mm FF 725 g / 1.60 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T Lens Sony 135mm F1.8 ZA Carl Zeiss Sonnar T
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35mm FF 1,050 g / 2.31 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Rokinon 85mm F1.4 Lens Rokinon 85mm F1.4
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35mm FF 539 g / 1.19 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo


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Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II Alternatives in Sony Alpha Mount
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
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35mm FF 2310 g / 5.08 lb AF Amazon B&H Photo
Samyang Reflex 300mm f6.3 UMC CS Lens Samyang Reflex 300mm f6.3 UMC CS
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APS-C / DX 260 g / 0.57 lb MF Amazon B&H Photo
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Sony 300mm F2.8 G SSM II Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sony
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Sony Alpha
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 300mm
Image Stabilization No
Colour Unknown
Zoom Method Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture F32.0
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 9
Optics
Optical Elements 13
Optical Groups 12

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 2m
Max Magnification 0.18X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Ultrasonic
Focus Method Unknown
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 2300g
Diameter 122mm
Length 243mm
Weather Sealing Unknown
Filter Thread Unknown
Filter Notes -
Tripod Collar No
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