This FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS Lens from Sony will satisfy many photographers and videographers who are looking for a bit of extra reach with their full-frame E-mount camera. As a member of the G Master line, it is designed for outstanding resolution and sharpness with minimal aberrations, something assisted by the implementation of one Super ED and two ED elements as well as a Nano AR coating. This includes a zoom torque adjustment ring that lets users dial in the stiffness of the zoom mechanism. It also has an internal focus system with a minimum focus distance of just 3.22′ as well as focus range limiter switch for faster focusing. As part of Sony’s esteemed G Master series, this lens is designed to achieve notably high resolution and sharpness through the correction of a wide variety of spherical and chromatic aberrations. Additionally, these lenses feature robust and intuitive-to-handle physical designs to benefit both photography and cine applications. A maximum aperture range of f/4.5-5.6 helps minimize size and weight while providing excellent performance in a variety of applications Optical SteadyShot image stabilization helps to minimize the appearance of camera shake for sharper imagery when shooting handheld with slower shutter speeds. This stabilization system can also be combined with select camera’s sensor-shift type image stabilization for more effective control of camera blur. A floating elements system benefits image quality when working at the 3.22′ minimum focusing distance with 0.35x magnification. The front lens element features a fluorine coating to protect against smudges and dust from adhering to the glass surface.
Sony FE 100-400mm F/4.5-5.6 GM OSS Specs
Focal Length | 100 to 400mm |
Maximum Aperture | f/4.5 to 5.6 |
Minimum Aperture | f/32 to 40 |
Lens Mount | Sony E |
Format Compatibility | Full-Frame |
Angle of View | 24° to 6° 10' |
Maximum Magnification | 0.12 to 0.35x |
Minimum Focus Distance | 3.22' / 0.98 m |
Optical Design | 22 Elements in 16 Groups |
Diaphragm Blades | 9, Rounded |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Image Stabilization | Yes |
Tripod Collar | Removable and Rotating |
Filter Size | 77 mm (Front) |
Dimensions (ø x L) | 3.7 x 8.07" / 93.9 x 205 mm |
Weight | 49.2 oz / 1395 g |