Sony 300mm F2.8 G vs Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony 300mm F2.8 G and Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM.
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Product |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
| Name | Sony 300mm F2.8 G | Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SAL300F28G | SAL55300 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
| Release Year | 2006 | 2012 |
| Release Date | 2006-06-05 | 2012-07-25 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
| Lens Type | Telephoto | Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Ultrasonic | Micro Motor |
| Focus Method | No information | Extends |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 200 cm | 140 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.18 | 0,27 |
Aperture |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 55 mm F5,6 at 300 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
| Construction | 13 elements / 12 groups | 12 elements / 9 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | ED glass element |
Focal Length |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
| Focal Length | 300 mm | 55-300 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
245 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | No | No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 122 mm | 77 mm |
| Length | 243 mm | 117 mm |
| Weight | 2310 gr | 460 gr |
Other |
Sony 300mm F2.8 G |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 42 mm | 62 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH0012 | ALC-SH112 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
