Sigma 40mm T1.5 FF (Sony E) vs Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS

Sigma 40mm T1.5 FF (Sony E) vs Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS

When comparing Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS and Sigma 40mm T1.5 FF (Sony E), which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS which weighs 1470 g, compared to the loser Sigma 40mm T1.5 FF - (Sony E) which weighs 1620 g.

Winner: Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS

Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.

2. Compare minimum focusing distance

When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Sigma 40mm T1.5 FF - (Sony E) is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 40 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 200 cm for Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS.

Winner: Sigma 40mm T1.5 FF (Sony E)

Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).

Specifications

Full specifications table of Sigma 40mm T1.5 FF (Sony E) and Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS:

	Sigma 40mm T1.5 FF - (Sony E)	Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Sigma	Sony
Weight	1620 g	1470 g
Mount	Sony E	Sony E
Focal Length	40 mm	300 mm
Largest Aperture	1.5	2.8
Anamorphic Lens	No	No
Minimum Focusing Distance	40 cm	200 cm
Type	Prime	Prime
Filter Thread	82	Missing
Stabilization	Yes	Yes
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?	Yes	Yes
Stabilization Type	Missing	Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS)