SLR Magic Anamorphot-CINE 50mm T2.8 2x vs Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS
SLR Magic Anamorphot-CINE 50mm T2.8 2x vs Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS
When comparing Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS and SLR Magic Anamorphot-CINE 50mm T2.8 2x, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is SLR Magic Anamorphot-CINE 50mm T2.8 2x which weighs 1360 g, compared to the loser Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS which weighs 1470 g.
Winner: SLR Magic Anamorphot-CINE 50mm T2.8 2x
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, SLR Magic Anamorphot-CINE 50mm T2.8 2x is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 110 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 200 cm for Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS.
Winner: SLR Magic Anamorphot-CINE 50mm T2.8 2x
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 SLR Magic Anamorphot-CINE 50mm T2.8 2x and Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS:
| SLR Magic Anamorphot-CINE 50mm T2.8 2x | Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS | |
 |  | |
| Brand | SLR Magic | Sony |
| Weight | 1360 g | 1470 g |
| Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 50 mm | 300 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Anamorphic Lens | Yes | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 110 cm | 200 cm |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Filter Thread | Missing | |
| Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Missing | Yes |
| Stabilization Type | Missing | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) |