Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
Lens for Sony E-mount · Announced November 2023
Official site on electronics.sony.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- Full frame lens
- Super-telephoto
Typically $6,598–$6,600 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
$6,300
at eBay.com4% below its 30-day average
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- Used from
- $5,499 at eBay.com13% under new
- Used, typically
- $6,117.95
- Launch RRP
- $5,999.99Best new is 5% over
- Focal length: 300mm, Full frame lens
- Max aperture: f/2.8
- Optical stabilisation: Built in
- Autofocus motor: XD Linear
- Weight: 1,470 g
- Weather sealing: Sealed
- Max magnification: 0.16×, Focuses to 2 m
FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS overview
The Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS is a 300mm f/2.8 prime for full-frame cameras on Sony E-mount, announced by Sony in November 2023. 39 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits wildlife and sport. It is a weaker pick for travelling light.
New, it sells for $6,300 to $6,699 at the 8 stores we track in the United States that have it in stock; used and refurbished copies start at $5,499. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost $6,598 to $6,600 new. It launched at $5,999.99.
Worth comparing it with the Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS.
Where to buy the FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS in United States
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Focus Camera
Open boxIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
$5,917.95
12% off
$6,798Abt
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
Above RRP +10%
$6,598
Focus Camera
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
Above RRP +10%
$6,598
2% off
$6,798Pictureline
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
Above RRP +10%
$6,598
2% off
$6,798Camera West
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
Above RRP +10%
$6,599.99
2% off
$6,799.99Helix Camera
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
Above RRP +10%
$6,599.99
2% off
$6,799.99
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Things to know
- 300mm prime, f/2.8.
- Full frame lens; it also fits the mount's APS-C bodies.
- Autofocus (XD Linear motor); optical stabilisation.
- 1,470 g; 124 × 265 mm.
- Focuses down to 2 m, up to 0.16× magnification.
- Weather sealed.
- Used, it typically sells for about $6,117.95 in United States (asking prices over 21 days); today from $5,499.
Good for
- Wildlife and sport (300mm-equivalent reach)
Not the best for
- Travelling light (1,470 g)
From the FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS's published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest in Australia: about 11% under the US price before shipping and import tax.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in USD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United States(you) | $6,300 | $5,499 |
| United Kingdom | — | — |
| Europe | — | — |
| AustraliaCheapest | A$8,156.08≈ $5,604 | — |
| Singapore | — | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
Should be worth, used
$6,117.95
Usually $5,917.95 to $6,158.48 · 21 days, 36 listings
Cheapest used today
$5,499
10% under what it usually goes for
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | $5,499 | $6,038.22 | $6,258.48 | 6 |
| Oct 2026 | $5,917.95 | $6,117.95 | $6,117.95 | 15 |
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
Videos
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FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 300mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 300mm (full frame)
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Minimum aperture
- f/22
- Made for
- Full frame
- Elements / groups
- 21 / 17
- Aperture blades
- 11
- Closest focus
- 2 m
- Max magnification
- 0.16×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Yes (XD Linear)
- Optical stabilisation
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Internal zoom
- —
- Aperture ring
- No
- Teleconverter compatible
- Yes
Size & weight
- Weight
- 1,470 g
- Diameter × length
- 124 × 265 mm
- Filter thread
- —
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