The Sony 300mm f/2.8 G Master lens is one of the best in the company's lineup. The standout feature is its remarkably light weight. However, there's a lot more to the lens than that, and this great video review takes a look at what you can expect.
Coming to you from Gareth Evans with Park Cameras, this insightful video highlights the Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM OSS lens. The lens is perfect for indoor sports and wildlife photography in particularly, and though 300mm isn't the longest focal length, you can easily use a teleconverter to extend its reach while still maintaining a reasonable aperture. Evans emphasizes how using this lens handheld is a breeze due to its light weight, which enhances the overall shooting experience.
The lens' build quality and features are impressive. It includes optical stabilization, which pairs with the camera's stabilization for extra handholding. There are multiple focusing controls, a large manual focus ring, and several custom function buttons for flexibility. The image quality is exceptional. As expected from a G Master lens, the optics are outstanding, delivering sharp, beautiful images with stunning bokeh. The Dual XD linear motor ensures fast and accurate autofocus, crucial for capturing fast-moving subjects. Evans notes that he didn't miss a single shot due to autofocus issues while using the lens with the Sony a9 III.
In terms of handling, the lens is a joy to use. Its light weight makes it comfortable to carry and handle during long shooting sessions. Evans shares his experience hiking with the lens, appreciating how it lightens the load in his bag and makes the entire shooting experience more enjoyable. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Evans.
$6000. I sure wish someone would make an affordable 300/4, or better yet, an affordable 100-300/4. I remember when those weren't hard to find 30 years ago.
You could get the 70-200 f2.8 GM II + 2x converter and save about $2700 and get more useability and reach.
First the wrong person to show it off, racoon eyes either a bad liver or the Big D stuff. All are right at $6000 only a company with deep pockets. My daily carry lens is the FE 24-240mm f/3.5-6.3 OSS for if with a button press for APS-C you get 36-360mm and it is sharp also and being a astro Milky Way captures ISO on a Sony is never a problem. If you just use the small square at center or near focus point you get great bokeh even so todays software can give that. Also this guy used the lens as white without camo skins like a sore thumb out there ready to be had, everyone knows wildlife will spook at white. I also have all the white lenses when on a plan trip!