Zeiss Ultra Prime 8R T2.8 vs Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS

Zeiss Ultra Prime 8R T2.8 vs Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS

When comparing Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS and Zeiss Ultra Prime 8R T2.8, 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 Zeiss Ultra Prime 8R T2.8 which weighs 2000 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, Zeiss Ultra Prime 8R T2.8 is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 35 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 200 cm for Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS.

Winner: Zeiss Ultra Prime 8R T2.8

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 Zeiss Ultra Prime 8R T2.8 and Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS:

	Zeiss Ultra Prime 8R T2.8	Sony FE 300mm f/2,8 GM OSS
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Zeiss	Sony
Weight	2000 g	1470 g
Mount	Missing	Sony E
Focal Length	8 mm	300 mm
Largest Aperture	2.8	2.8
Anamorphic Lens	Missing	No
Minimum Focusing Distance	35 cm	200 cm
Type	Prime	Prime
Lens Front Diameter (Not Filter Thread)	134 mm	Missing
Stabilization	Missing	Yes
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?	Missing	Yes
Stabilization Type	Missing	Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS)