Capture dynamic moments such as sports scenes with high agility
and supreme image quality
7th November 2023, Sony is pleased to announce the release of the world’s lightest[i]
300 mm telephoto prime lens G Master™ FE 300mm
F2.8 GM OSS, a 35 mm
full-frame α™ (Alpha™) E-mount lens with a maximum aperture of F2.8.
This lens offers the supreme detailing
which is the hallmark of G master as well as high-speed, high-precision AF
(autofocus) performance. In addition, the lightweight design of approximately 1470g
(excluding tripod mount) and excellent weight balance allow you to capture
sharp, dynamic and decisive moments such as those of fast-moving sports or
agile animals with handheld shooting.Even subjects
with complex and diversified movements can be tracked with high precision. It
is an ideal match for lightweight camera bodies by reducing the load on the
photographer, minimising fatigue during long handheld shooting sessions. It is
also compatible with an optional teleconverter[ii],
allowing you to shoot in the telephoto range of up to 600 mm (equivalent to 900
mm when using with an APS-C camera).[iii]
“Ever since our announcement of the
development of this lens in January of this year, we have received many
positive comments from photographers around the world who are looking forward
to its commercialisation,” said Yann Salmon Legagneur, Head of IP&S
Marketing, Sony Europe. “By adding this 300 mm lens to the already available
400 mm/600 mm super-telephoto prime lenses[iv],
it supports a wide range of needs and shooting environments for professional
and advanced amateur photographers.”
Main features
G Master telephoto
lens that captures decisive moments with high resolution and beautiful bokeh
Incorporating Sony's cutting-edge technology, the G Master's
high-resolution performance and beautiful bokeh make the subject stand out clearly
and precise AF captures decisive moments such as sports, news reports, events,
and wildlife photography. An innovative optical design that includes three Super
ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and one ED glass element is effectively
placed to suppress chromatic aberration and achieve high resolution and
contrast across the entire frame. Outstanding resolution and contrast are
maintained right out to the image edges, which also allows for more flexible
cropping and editing.
Gorgeous, creamy bokeh that is a hallmark of G Master design
ideally complements the lens’s 300 mm focal length and F2.8 maximum aperture,
allowing the use of narrow depth of field to make subjects stand out from the
background. Each lens is individually calibrated during manufacture to optimise
bokeh quality. An 11-blade circular aperture mechanism contributes to smooth
ball bokeh.
High-performance AF that captures dynamic moments and high-speed
continuous shooting with AE/AF tracking up to 120 frames per secondii
The combination of two latest XD (extreme
dynamic) Linear Motors and control algorithms provides high-speed,
high-precision, and low-vibration AF performance. This allows you to capture
dynamic subjects without missing a moment’s opportunity, even when shooting
scenes where the subject moves quickly, such as sports or animals, or scenes
where the subject moves erratically, such as at events. In addition, high AF
performance is demonstrated even when the separately sold teleconverteriii
is attached.
Exceptional mobility and Comfortable operability that support
professionals in the field
Extensive weight reduction measures make FE
300mm F2.8 GM OSS the
lightest in its classi, at approximately 1470g (excluding tripod
mount) and has been designed with consideration to weight balance. The internal
lens barrel uses durable magnesium alloy to achieve both high robustness and
light weight. The weight is not concentrated at the front of the lens barrel,
making it highly stable and allows for agile and accurate panning while
handheld shooting. In addition, MODE3[v],
which provides enhanced viewfinder stability and optimises the image
stabilisation algorithm, allows you to accurately capture dynamic scenes.
Furthermore, the camera features comfortable operability that
supports professional shooting, including focus hold buttons placed in four
locations that allow you to assign your favorite functions from the camera
body.
Pricing and Availability
The new FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS will be available to purchase in January 2024 for an Estimated
European Price of approximately €6700 /
£5800. It will be sold at a variety of Sony's
authorised dealers throughout Europe.
[i]
As of the November 2023 product announcement. Sony survey of interchangeable
300 mm F2.8 lenses for full-frame digital cameras.
[ii] 1.4x
SEL14TC and 2x SEL20TC
[iii]
With SEL20TC
[iv] Focal
length 400 mm "FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS" / Focal length 600mm "FE
600mm F4 GM OSS"
[v] MODE 3 is
supported by the latest body software version. Refer to the appropriate support
web pages for information on body compatibility.
