Sony 300mm f/2.8 GM Review: The Lightest Ever Made! - Video

[Martin Vronsky]

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The 300mm f/2.8 has been a staple lens for wildlife and sports shooters for years, but no one has made a full frame mirrorless version. Until now! The new Sony 300mm f/2.8 OSS GM is by far the smallest and lightest lens in its class, but does all those weight saving come with optical compromises? Chris Niccolls braved the terrible Alberta weather to bring you the answers!

• 0:00 - Intro
• 1:13 - Size and handling
• 2:51 - Autofocus
• 3:15 - Flare
• 3:39 - Bokeh
• 4:18 - Sharpness
• 5:05 - Should you buy it

[Martin Vronsky]

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Introducing the Sony 300mm f/2.8 G Master Lens. The lens fills in the gap between Sony's 135mm and 400mm G Master prime lenses and its lightweight speed make it perfect for sports, news, events, and more.

• 0:00 Intro
• 0:41 Optical Quality
• 1:16 Function Rings, Dials, and Buttons
• 2:17 Size & Weight
• 2:46 Is This For You?

[Martin Vronsky]

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We're taking a first look at the new Sony 300mm f/2.8 GM Lens and what it can do. This lens completes the 300mm, 400mm and 600mm trinity of telephoto prime lenses in the Sony G Master range and especially with the 1.4x and 2x extenders, it's an especially versatile lens that lends itself perfectly to sports and wildlife photography.

• 0:00 - Introduction
• 0:35 - Role in Sony's lineup
• 1:37 - Image Quality
• 1:55 - Autofocus
• 2:21 - Optical SteadyShot
• 2:55 - Design
• 4:50 - Conclusion 

[Martin Vronsky]

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Join Matt in the field as he uses the Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 lens for bird photography and tells you some tips along the way!

• 0:00 Intro
• 0:25 Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 Specs
• 0:59 Shutter Speed
• 1:42 Eye Autofocus
• 2:04 Long Exposure
• 2:41 Auto ISO
• 3:18 APS-C/Crop Mode
• 4:09 With 2x Teleconverter
• 4:44 Final Thoughts