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Sonyhas announced its 19th professional ‘GM’ lens in the shape of the FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS.

A total weight of around 88oz / 2,500g is totally manageable to work with handheld for extended periods.

Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS lens on a red table

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It will be available from early 2024.

It’s a high price for a high-quality lens, but very much in line with comparable DSLR lenses.

Put simply, the lens ably supports the class-leading autofocus performance ofSony’s best mirrorless cameras.

Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS lens in photographer’s hands

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For example, with the 2x teleconverter attached, you have an effective 600mm f/5.6 lens.

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Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS lens in use with photographer looking through Sony A1 viewfinder

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Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS lens on a red table

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Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS lens on a red table

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Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS lens on a red table alongside lens hood

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Closeup of the swtiches of theSony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS lens on a red table

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Removable rear lens filter holder taken out of the Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS lens

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Close up of the swtiches of the Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS lens

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New power zoom control ring of the Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS lens

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Close up of the 11 aperture blades inside the Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS lens

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Metal rear end of the Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS lens

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