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FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS

Sony E · Prime · FULL FRAME

Compact 300mm full-frame telephoto at 1640g with 5.5-stop OSS and linear AF.

$1,399

Launch price

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Last updated June 2026

Key specs at a glance

Focal Length

300 mm

Max Aperture

f/4.5

Mount

Sony E

Coverage

Full Frame

Stabilization

5.5 stops

Weight

1640 g

Min Focus

150 cm

Filter Size

67 mm

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Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Limited
2.5/ 10
  • · 11-blade rounded diaphragm creates creamy out-of-focus highlights

Sports & Action

Good
6.5/ 10
  • · Long telephoto reach (300mm) captures distant sports action
  • · Equipped with high-speed silent AF motor for fast action tracking

Video & Hybrid

Good
7.0/ 10
  • · Optical image stabilization is vital for steady handheld panning
  • · OIS is highly effective offering up to 5.5 stops of stability

Landscape

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · Weather-sealed body protects against dust and rain in the field

Travel

Limited
2.0/ 10
  • · Weather-sealed body is prepared for varied travel climates

Wildlife

Excellent
8.5/ 10
  • · Solid 300mm reach for medium-sized wildlife
  • · Optical image stabilization is crucial to keep telephoto shots steady

Macro & Close-up

Limited
3.5/ 10
  • · Moderate close-up capabilities with 0.31x magnification
  • · OIS stabilizes macro shooting, compensating for high-magnification handshake

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

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Sony FE 300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS

Optical Design

Focal length (Min)300 mm
Focal length (Max)300 mm
Max aperture (Wide)f/4.5
Max aperture (Tele)f/4.5
Elements16
Groups13
Special elements2 ED, 1 Super ED

Focus System

Min focus distance150 cm
Max magnification0.31 ×
Autofocus motorLinear motor
Internal focusYes

Image Stabilization

Optical stabilizationYes
OIS effectiveness5.5 stops

Physical Specs

Weight1640 g
Length209.5 mm
Diameter89 mm
Filter thread size67 mm
Weather sealingYes
Diaphragm blades11

Compatibility

Lens mountSony E
Format coverageFull Frame

Features

Control ringYes
Custom function buttonYes