High-Performance Telephoto Zoom Lens for Full-Frame E-Mount Cameras

Overview

The Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS is a professional-grade telephoto zoom lens designed for Sony's full-frame E-mount cameras. As part of Sony's prestigious G Master series, this lens offers outstanding sharpness, advanced optical performance, and versatile zoom range, making it ideal for sports, wildlife, and action photography.

Key Features

Extensive Telephoto Range

• 100-400mm Focal Length: Provides a versatile zoom range suitable for capturing distant subjects in sports, wildlife, and nature photography.
• Wide Aperture Range: f/4.5-5.6 maximum aperture allows for excellent performance in various lighting conditions and provides beautiful background bokeh.

Superior Optical Performance

• Advanced Optical Design: Features 22 elements in 16 groups, including one Super ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element and two ED glass elements to minimize chromatic aberrations and ensure high resolution and contrast.
• Nano AR Coating: Reduces flare and ghosting, enhancing contrast and clarity, even in challenging lighting conditions.
• G Master Quality: Part of the G Master series, guaranteeing exceptional sharpness and smooth, creamy bokeh.

Fast and Accurate Autofocus

• Dual Linear Motor and Direct Drive SSM: Ensures fast, precise, and quiet autofocus performance, ideal for both still photography and video recording.
• Floating Focus Mechanism: Improves AF speed and precision, especially at close focus distances.

Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization

• Built-In Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot (OSS) helps to reduce camera shake, enabling sharp and clear images, especially at longer focal lengths or in low-light conditions.
• Mode 2: Provides stabilization specifically for panning shots, enhancing tracking of moving subjects.

Specifications

• Model: Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS
• Mount Type: Sony E-mount (Full-Frame)
• Focal Length: 100-400mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/4.5-5.6
• Minimum Aperture: f/32-40
• Lens Elements/Groups: 22 elements in 16 groups
• Diaphragm Blades: 9, rounded
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.98 m (3.22 ft)
• Maximum Magnification: 0.35x
• Filter Diameter: 77mm
• Dimensions: 94 x 205 mm (3.70 x 8.07 in)
• Weight: 1395 g (3.07 lbs)

Additional Benefits

Professional Build Quality

• Weather-Sealed Design: Dust and moisture-resistant construction ensures reliability in challenging environments.
• Magnesium Alloy Body: Provides strength and durability while keeping the lens lightweight for easy handling and portability.

Enhanced Control and Usability

• Zoom Torque Adjustment Ring: Allows you to adjust the zoom ring torque to suit your shooting style, providing smoother or tighter zoom control.
• Focus Range Limiter: Enhances focusing speed by limiting the focus range, especially useful in action photography.
• Customizable Focus Hold Buttons: Located on the lens barrel for easy access, allowing you to lock focus or assign other functions.