Sony
E 16-55mm F2.8 G
Sony E Mount
E 16-55mm F2.8 G — 16–55mm f/2.8 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sony lineup.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Oct 2019
Sony
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Sony E Mount
World's lightest 300mm F2.8 — 1470g with XD Linear AF, OSS, and G Master resolution.
$6,999
Launch priceReleased Jan 2024
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS is 4.3 years newer.
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Wins
E 16-55mm F2.8 G
Wins
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
2 categories tied
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- AE 16-55mm F2.8 G has lower Min focus distance (38 cm vs 200 cm)
- AE 16-55mm F2.8 G has lower Weight (494 g vs 1470 g)
- AE 16-55mm F2.8 G has lower Length (100 mm vs 265 mm)
- AE 16-55mm F2.8 G has lower Diameter (73 mm vs 124 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
E 16-55mm F2.8 G
⌀73 × 100 mm
494 g (1.09 lb / 17.43 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
⌀124 × 265 mm
1470 g (3.24 lb / 51.85 oz)
E 16-55mm F2.8 G is 165mm shorter and 51mm narrower than FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS.
E 16-55mm F2.8 G is 976 g lighter than FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS.
Diameter (⌀) is the maximum barrel width; length is measured from the mount to the front of the lens.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose the E 16-55mm F2.8 G
- ✓
Special elements
Adds Aspherical
- ✓
Min focus distance
38 cm vs 200 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
494 g vs 1470 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
100 mm vs 265 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
73 mm vs 124 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.25 × vs 0.16 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 Super ED, 1 ED
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS supports it
Shared specifications
Max aperture (Wide)
Both f/2.8
Max aperture (Tele)
Both f/2.8
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Control ring
Both support control ring
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
E 16-55mm F2.8 G
Pros
- ✓Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
- ✓Native Sony E mount compatibility
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Premium price point
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
Decided which one is right for you?
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Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.