Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5 GM OSS lens

Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5 GM OSS lens

The Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5 GM OSS is a professional full frame super telephoto zoom for the Sony E bayonet. It is specifically designed for nature, birding, sports and news photographers who need a long focal range, fast autofocus and a stable hand-held design in one lens.

The f/4.5 maximum aperture, which is maintained throughout the zoom range of the lens, makes exposure control predictable and offers more exposure power, especially at telephoto speeds, compared to variable speed 100-400 mm zooms. The built-in zoom and internal focus keep the lens length and centre of gravity stable during use, making it easy to shoot from an arm, tripod, monopod or gimbal head.

Main features

• 100-400 mm super telephoto zoom for Sony E bayonet
• Designed for full frame cameras
• Fixed f/4.5 maximum aperture throughout the zoom range
• G Master Series optical design for high sharpness and smooth background reproduction
• Optical design with ED XA, XA, Super ED and ED elements
• Nano AR Coating II coating reduces reflections and stray light
• Fluorine-coated front element repels water, oil and dirt and facilitates cleaning
• Four XD Linear focusing motors for fast, quiet and smooth autofocusing
• Floating focus design helps maintain high image quality across the entire focus range
• Internal focus keeps the length of the lens unchanged during focusing
• Built-in zoom maintains the length and balance of the lens when zooming
• Optical SteadyShot image stabilizer for handheld shooting
• Three image stabilisation modes: normal use, panorama and moving subjects
• Reduced focus breathing for video and hybrid use
• Supports Breathing Compensation in compatible cameras
• 0.25x magnification and 1:4 macro aspect ratio for close-up photography
• Closest focusing distance 64 cm at wide-angle and 1.5 m at telephoto
• 11 rounded dimmer blades for soft bokeh
• Manually adjustable aperture ring with de-click function for video use
• Aperture ring lock in A position for camera-controlled aperture adjustment
• Four programmable focus buttons
• Customizable function ring for controlling camera and exposure settings
• Removable and swiveling stand for horizontal and vertical photography
• Dust and moisture repellent construction with rubber seals
• 95 mm front filter thread and 40,5 mm drop-in filter holder
• Included backlight cover with lock button and filter window for adjusting the rotating filters
• Compatible with Sony FE 1.4x and 2.0x telephoto lenses

Technical specifications

• Burning range: 100-400 mm
• Maximum aperture: f/4.5
• Lens mount: Sony E
• Image size: full frame
• Angle of view: 24° - 6° 10′
• Closest focusing distance: 64 cm at the wide-angle end and 1.5 m at the telephoto end from the camera's sensor level
• Magnification: 0,25x
• Macro aspect ratio: 1:4
• Optical structure: 28 elements in 20 groups
• Dimmer blades: 11, rounded
• Focus type: autofocus
• Image stabilisation: yes, Optical SteadyShot
• Pedestal mounting: removable and pivoting pedestal with 1/4″-20 thread
• Front filter size: 95 mm
• Drop-in filter size: 40,5 mm
• Dimensions: diameter 119,8 mm x length 328 mm
• Weight: 1840 g

Compatibility

• Compatible with Sony E bayonet cameras
• Designed for full frame screen size
• Compatible with the Sony FE 1.4x telephoto lens for a focal length range of 140-560 mm and an aperture of f/6.3
• Compatible with the Sony FE 2.0x telephoto lens for a focal length range of 200-800mm and an aperture of f/9
• Auto focus and auto-exposure still available with telecameras
• Supports Breathing Compensation on selected compatible Sony cameras