Sony E 16mm F/2.8 vs Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS

Sony E 16mm F/2.8

Sony E 16mm F/2.8

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Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS

Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS

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Sony E 16mm F/2.8 vs Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS

When comparing Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS and Sony E 16mm F/2.8, which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony E 16mm F/2.8 which weighs 67 g, compared to the loser Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS which weighs 1470 g.

Winner: Sony E 16mm F/2.8

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, Sony E 16mm F/2.8 is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 24 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 200 cm for Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS.

Winner: Sony E 16mm F/2.8

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 Sony E 16mm F/2.8 and Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS:

Sony E 16mm F/2.8 Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS
Sony E 16mm F/2.8Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS

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BrandSonySony
Weight67 g1470 g
MountSony ESony E
Focal Length16 mm300 mm
Largest Aperture2.82.8
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing Distance24 cm200 cm
TypePrimePrime
Filter Thread49Missing
StabilizationNoYes
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?NoYes
Stabilization TypeMissingSony Optical SteadyShot (OSS)


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Sony E 16mm F/2.8 and Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS was last updated on August 14, 2025.