Alongside the new FE 20-70mm F4 lens, Sony also announced the development of a 300mm F2.8 G Master lens.
Unfortunately the announcement gives away very little information about this new lens other than a targeted launch date of early 2024.
So if you have bene holding out for his lens I’m sure another 12 months of waiting won’t hurt you too much, other than your wallet when it eventually arrives as it’s unlikely to be cheap.
Going off the price history of other 300mm F2.8 lenses, a price of around $6000 US dollars is probably going to be in the ball park, but with everything shooting up in cost right now $7000 might be closer to the mark. For comparison the Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens currently sells for the $12000 at B&H Photo.
Here’s the full press release. Sadly no images or further details have been released.
Sony Announces Development of New G Master™ 300mm F2.8 Telephoto Full-Frame E-mount Lens, targeting to launch in early 2024
Sony today announced the development of the long-awaited FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS Telephoto lens, with a target launch date in early 2024.
Large-aperture super-telephoto lenses like the FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS and FE 600mm F4 GM OSS are highly acclaimed by sports and wildlife photographers around the world for their outstanding resolution and AF performance, as well as being remarkably lightweight.
As such, the new lens will feature the incredible high-resolution and spectacularly beautiful bokeh of Sony’s acclaimed line of flagship G Master™ series lenses, whilst also offering a far-reaching 300 mm focal length and F2.8 large aperture.
This combination will deliver a new elevated shooting experience for all professional sports, news and event photographers and videographers looking to capture decisive moments with higher image quality.
Sony will continue to expand its attractive lens line-up in order to meet the demands and maximize the creative possibilities for all types of creators, including professionals, and expand the possibilities of artistic expression.
Additional details and specifications on the new FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS Telephoto Lens will be released at a later date.
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