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 600mm F4 GM OSS
Sony E Mount
3040g 600mm F4 G Master with XD Linear AF, OSS, and fluorite/ED optics.
$12,999
Launch priceReleased Apr 2021
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS is 2.8 years newer.
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Wins
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Wins
FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
1 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- AFE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS has lower Min focus distance (200 cm vs 450 cm)
- AFE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS has lower Weight (1470 g vs 3040 g)
- AFE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- AFE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- AFE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS has lower Length (265 mm vs 368 mm)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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⌀124 × 265 mm
1470 g (3.24 lb / 51.85 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
⌀160 × 368 mm
3040 g (6.70 lb / 107.23 oz)
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS is 103mm shorter and 36mm narrower than FE 600mm F4 GM OSS.
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS is 1570 g lighter than FE 600mm F4 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 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 3 Super ED, 1 ED
- ✓
Min focus distance
200 cm vs 450 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
1470 g vs 3040 g — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/4 — lower is better
- ✓
Length
265 mm vs 368 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
124 mm vs 160 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.16 × vs 0.14 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 2 Fluorite, 2 ED
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Optical stabilization
Both support optical stabilization
OIS effectiveness
Both 5 stops
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 600mm F4 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
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
Decided which one is right for you?
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.