Sony
FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
Sony E Mount
Compact 300mm full-frame telephoto at 1640g with 5.5-stop OSS and linear AF.
$1,399
Launch priceReleased Sep 2024
Sony
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Sony E Mount
The standard telephoto zoom, completely redesigned to be 29% lighter and significantly sharper.
$2,799
Launch priceReleased Oct 2021
FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS is 2.9 years newer.
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Wins
FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
Wins
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
TL;DR — Key differences
- BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has lower Min focus distance (40 cm vs 150 cm)
- BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has lower Max aperture (Wide) (f/2.8 vs f/4.5)
- BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/4.5)
- BFE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II has lower Weight (1045 g vs 1640 g)
- AFE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS has higher OIS effectiveness (5.5 stops vs 4.5 stops)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
⌀89 × 210 mm
1640 g (3.62 lb / 57.85 oz)
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
⌀88 × 200 mm
1045 g (2.30 lb / 36.86 oz)
FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS is 10mm longer and 1mm wider than FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II.
FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS is 595 g heavier than FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS 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 F4.5-5.6 G OSS
- ✓
Control ring
Only FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS supports it
- ✓
OIS effectiveness
5.5 stops vs 4.5 stops — higher is better
- ✓
Max magnification
0.31 × vs 0.3 × — higher is better
Reasons to choose the FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
- ✓
Min focus distance
40 cm vs 150 cm — lower is better
- ✓
Special elements
Adds 1 XA, 1 Aspherical
- ✓
Max aperture (Wide)
f/2.8 vs f/4.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Max aperture (Tele)
f/2.8 vs f/4.5 — lower is better
- ✓
Weight
1045 g vs 1640 g — lower is better
- ✓
Length
200 mm vs 209.5 mm — lower is better
- ✓
Diameter
88 mm vs 89 mm — lower is better
Shared specifications
Internal focus
Both support internal focus
Optical stabilization
Both support optical stabilization
Weather sealing
Both support weather sealing
Custom function button
Both support custom function button
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
Pros
- ✓Prime design typically delivers strong sharpness and lighter weight
- ✓Built-in optical image stabilization
- ✓Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting
Cons
- –Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
- –Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance
FE 70-200mm F2.8 GM OSS II
Pros
- ✓Extremely lightweight for an f/2.8 telephoto zoom (only 1045g)
- ✓Virtually instantaneous and silent autofocus with 4 XD Linear motors
- ✓Stunning optical performance and contrast across entire range
- ✓Outstanding built-in Optical SteadyShot stabilization
- ✓Dedicated physical aperture ring with click and lock switches
Cons
- –Very high price tag
- –Lens hood is bulky and can block storage space easily
Decided which one is right for you?
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Sony FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
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Full specifications
✓ = category winner
Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.