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
Sony
FE 35mm F1.4 GM II
Sony E Mount
524g GM wide-angle with XD Linear AF — 20% lighter than the original 35mm F1.4 GM.
$1,599
Launch priceReleased Apr 2024
FE 35mm F1.4 GM II is 3 months newer.
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Wins
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Wins
FE 35mm F1.4 GM II
TL;DR — Key differences
- AFE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
- BFE 35mm F1.4 GM II has lower Min focus distance (27 cm vs 200 cm)
- BFE 35mm F1.4 GM II has lower Length (76 mm vs 265 mm)
- BFE 35mm F1.4 GM II has lower Weight (524 g vs 1470 g)
- BFE 35mm F1.4 GM II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
⌀124 × 265 mm
1470 g (3.24 lb / 51.85 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 35mm F1.4 GM II
⌀76 × 76 mm
524 g (1.16 lb / 18.48 oz)
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS is 189mm longer and 48mm wider than FE 35mm F1.4 GM II.
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS is 946 g heavier than FE 35mm F1.4 GM II.
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 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 Super ED
- ✓
Optical stabilization
Only FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS supports it
Reasons to choose the FE 35mm F1.4 GM II
- ✓
Min focus distance
27 cm vs 200 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Length
76 mm vs 265 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 XA, 2 Aspherical
- ✓
Weight
524 g vs 1470 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/1.4 vs f/2.8 — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
76 mm vs 124 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.23 × vs 0.16 × — higher is better
Shared specifications
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.
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
FE 35mm F1.4 GM II
Pros
- ✓Bright f/1.4 aperture for low light and subject separation
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Third-party or older alternatives may offer better value
Decided which one is right for you?
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Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.