Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM Image Thread
p.1 #1Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM Image Thread
more is coming.
A9iii + 300GM + 2x TC
*NOT FINAL FIRMWARE*
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A9iii + 300GM + 2x TC
*NOT FINAL FIRMWARE*
ILCE-9M3 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 600mm f/5.6 1/1600s 400 ISO 0.0 EV
Edited on Nov 22, 2023 at 01:20 PM · View previous versions
Nov 21, 2023 at 11:40 PM
p.1 #2Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM Image Thread
Looking forward to your images!
Very interested to hear how the ability to resolve holds up with the A1+300GM+2xTC combo, it appears the 300GM performs very well with the 2xTC
Very interested to hear how the ability to resolve holds up with the A1+300GM+2xTC combo, it appears the 300GM performs very well with the 2xTC
Nov 22, 2023 at 04:15 AM
p.1 #3Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM Image Thread
Yay .. lets see more please, Alex 🙂
Nov 22, 2023 at 06:07 AM
p.1 #4Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM Image Thread
Interesting that Sony dropped the a mount 300 from $7200 to $6000 for the E. The original was a rebadged Minolta optics and was hand built by a craftsman.
Nov 22, 2023 at 07:38 AM
p.1 #5Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM Image Thread
This lens has me intrigued to say the least. Very nice capture BTW. I live in the 400mm to 600mm range and the thought of having a lens as light and compact as the 300 f/2.8 is very appealing, especially if it handles teleconverters well. I have no doubt the lens will be amazing with the 1.4x on it... the 2x is the big question... at least for me. The image above shows a lot of detail for having the 2x on it.
Did you notice any major impact to focusing speeds or in the full size file... a big hit to the fine details?
I'm not expecting it to look almost macro sharp like a 600 f/4 @ f/.5.6 but it would be pretty amazing if it were close.
We anxiously await further details.
Hatch
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Did you notice any major impact to focusing speeds or in the full size file... a big hit to the fine details?
I'm not expecting it to look almost macro sharp like a 600 f/4 @ f/.5.6 but it would be pretty amazing if it were close.
We anxiously await further details.
Hatch
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Nov 22, 2023 at 07:49 AM
p.1 #7Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM Image Thread
300GM + 1.4x TC
ILCE-9M3 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter lens 420mm f/4.0 1/1250s 1250 ISO 0.0 EV
Nov 22, 2023 at 06:47 PM
p.1 #8Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM Image Thread
Nice to see one of the first actual real-life images from this combo here, on FM forums 
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I have a small question too:
the blurred bird near the top-right corner in the first picture looks a bit off to me. Is it straight out of cam or could it be some post-processing effect?
.I have a small question too:
the blurred bird near the top-right corner in the first picture looks a bit off to me. Is it straight out of cam or could it be some post-processing effect?
Nov 22, 2023 at 07:08 PM
p.1 #9Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM Image Thread
j4nu wrote:
Nice to see one of the first actual real-life images from this combo here, on FM forums .
I have a small question too:
the blurred bird near the top-right corner in the first picture looks a bit off to me. Is it straight out of cam or could it be some post-processing effect?
SOOC, jpg
Nice to see one of the first actual real-life images from this combo here, on FM forums
.I have a small question too:
the blurred bird near the top-right corner in the first picture looks a bit off to me. Is it straight out of cam or could it be some post-processing effect?
SOOC, jpg
Nov 22, 2023 at 08:56 PM
p.1 #10Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM Image Thread
Alex Phan wrote:
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I have a small question too:
the blurred bird near the top-right corner in the first picture looks a bit off to me. Is it straight out of cam or could it be some post-processing effect?SOOC, jpg
Thanks! That's even more impressive then .
j4nu wrote
Nice to see one of the first actual real-life images from this combo here, on FM forums .I have a small question too:
the blurred bird near the top-right corner in the first picture looks a bit off to me. Is it straight out of cam or could it be some post-processing effect?
Thanks! That's even more impressive then
.Nov 22, 2023 at 09:39 PM
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p.1 #11Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM Image Thread
j4nu wrote:
Thanks! That's even more impressive then .
ig you talk about the head area then it is normal. When they fly, the section there move around.
Thanks! That's even more impressive then
.ig you talk about the head area then it is normal. When they fly, the section there move around.
Nov 22, 2023 at 09:50 PM
p.1 #12Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM Image Thread
Thanks for sharing your images.
My question is how long for the camera to turn on? Is it like the A1? Is it fast from sleep?
Thank you in advance
My question is how long for the camera to turn on? Is it like the A1? Is it fast from sleep?
Thank you in advance
Nov 22, 2023 at 11:52 PM
p.1 #13Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM Image Thread
TimMunsey wrote:
Thanks for sharing your images.
My question is how long for the camera to turn on? Is it like the A1? Is it fast from sleep?
Thank you in advance
it is fast
Thanks for sharing your images.
My question is how long for the camera to turn on? Is it like the A1? Is it fast from sleep?
Thank you in advance
it is fast
Nov 23, 2023 at 12:58 PM
p.1 #14Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM Image Thread
A1 + 300GM + 2x TC
ILCE-1 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS + 2X Teleconverter lens 600mm f/5.6 1/800s 400 ISO 0.0 EV
Nov 23, 2023 at 12:59 PM
p.1 #15Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM Image Thread
Alex Phan wrote:
A1 + 300GM + 2x TC
Looks better than expected.Thanks for sharing.
A1 + 300GM + 2x TC
Looks better than expected.Thanks for sharing.
Nov 23, 2023 at 01:03 PM
p.1 #16Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM Image Thread
Would love to see if the 300 GM+2X TC is sharper than the 200-600 at 600mm. May get one to shoot hummingbirds in my yards if it's sharper. I have no use for 300mm, so it may be silly to buy a 300mm lens to use it with a 2X TC all the time.
Nov 23, 2023 at 01:45 PM
p.1 #17Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM Image Thread
Douglas L wrote:
Would love to see if the 300 GM+2X TC is sharper than the 200-600 at 600mm. May get one to shoot hummingbirds in my yards if it's sharper. I have no use for 300mm, so it may be silly to buy a 300mm lens to use it with a 2X TC all the time.
it is way sharper. i was not able to get any detail shot with my 200-600G.
Would love to see if the 300 GM+2X TC is sharper than the 200-600 at 600mm. May get one to shoot hummingbirds in my yards if it's sharper. I have no use for 300mm, so it may be silly to buy a 300mm lens to use it with a 2X TC all the time.
it is way sharper. i was not able to get any detail shot with my 200-600G.
Nov 23, 2023 at 02:21 PM
p.1 #18Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM Image Thread
Alex Phan wrote:
it is way sharper. i was not able to get any detail shot with my 200-600G.
Waddaya mean, can't get any detail shot? I mean, its a zoom, not a prime, I get it, but no detail? You will have seen the gazillion of sharp shots in the 200-600G image thread. You'll get more details from a shot with the 200-600G on a high rez body, than from the 300GM+TC2x on the A9III.
Cropped from 50MP to given rez: https://flic.kr/p/2mKLWcD
Douglas L wrote
Would love to see if the 300 GM+2X TC is sharper than the 200-600 at 600mm. May get one to shoot hummingbirds in my yards if it's sharper. I have no use for 300mm, so it may be silly to buy a 300mm lens to use it with a 2X TC all the time.Waddaya mean, can't get any detail shot? I mean, its a zoom, not a prime, I get it, but no detail? You will have seen the gazillion of sharp shots in the 200-600G image thread. You'll get more details from a shot with the 200-600G on a high rez body, than from the 300GM+TC2x on the A9III.
Cropped from 50MP to given rez: https://flic.kr/p/2mKLWcD
Nov 23, 2023 at 05:59 PM
p.1 #19Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM Image Thread
Darran, whatever float your boat. I own all 3 lenses so I know what I can/cant get.
Nov 23, 2023 at 07:47 PM
p.1 #20Sony FE 300mm f/2.8 GM Image Thread
Alex, thank you for posting the examples above. Is the roadrunner a 100% crop or is this a full image as you were close enough to fill the frame. The details are great!
I own the 200-600 as well... I've been very pleased with the lens. I've also rented the 600 f/4 a couple of times and it's almost macro sharp. Have you shot the 600 f/4? If so, would you say the 300 f/2.8 is on par with it? I was very happy with the 1.4x on the 600... almost no loss in details. I do not own the 2x so I don't have anything to compare it to.
Speaking for myself... if the 300 with the 2x on it is sharper than the 200-600 and I gain f/5.6 over f/6.3...and a 420mm f/4 with the 1.4x on it... and lol of course a 300 at f/2.8...it might be worth the purchase. I like the size and weight of the lens as well.
Thanks again for taking the time to post the images and to share your thoughts.
Hatch
I own the 200-600 as well... I've been very pleased with the lens. I've also rented the 600 f/4 a couple of times and it's almost macro sharp. Have you shot the 600 f/4? If so, would you say the 300 f/2.8 is on par with it? I was very happy with the 1.4x on the 600... almost no loss in details. I do not own the 2x so I don't have anything to compare it to.
Speaking for myself... if the 300 with the 2x on it is sharper than the 200-600 and I gain f/5.6 over f/6.3...and a 420mm f/4 with the 1.4x on it... and lol of course a 300 at f/2.8...it might be worth the purchase. I like the size and weight of the lens as well.
Thanks again for taking the time to post the images and to share your thoughts.
Hatch
Nov 23, 2023 at 07:56 PM