Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS Full-Frame Lens (2018)
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Product Overview
Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS is a professional super telephoto prime lens for Sony E-mount. It covers the full-frame image circle. Introduced by Sony in 2018, it has 23 elements in 17 groups.
For incremental weathers, Sony is kind enough to include weather sealing.
As a super telephoto prime lens, the Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS is a specialty instrument best suited for professional sports and wild-life photographers. Built-in image stabilization is almost a must-have at this focal range, and this lens does not disappoint on this front. Owners will also like the available tripod collar and compatibility with teleconverters.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 62% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Exceptionally faster autofocus
- Lighter than the competition
- Optically stabilized
- Weather-sealed
- Comes with a tripod collar
- Compatible with teleconverters
Cons
- Very expensive
What external reviewers found***
External score 77% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Compatible with all Sony E-mount and APS-C sensor formats
- Very nice light hard case (with key)
- Very fast autofocus
- Teleconverter support
- Super-telephoto for Sony’s full-frame Alpha mirrorless system
Cons
- Not compatible with other bodies
- No traditional filter possible
- Slower aperture zooms than macro lenses
- Lens hood may have a crack next to the lens hood
- No rigid lens cap but a leather lens cap
- Price is a barrier for entry
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Specifications
Construction
Aperture Blades
11 blades
Colors
White
Form Factor
Super Telephoto Prime Lens
Image Size
Full-Frame
Lens Barrel
Focus limiter, Tripod collar, Distance scale
Lens Mount
Sony E-mount
Material
Magnesium alloy
Motor
Linear Motor
Optical Formula | Elements
23 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
17 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
1 fluorite and 3 ED elements, Nano AR and fluorine coatings groups
Dimensions
Filter Diameter
40.5 mm / 1.59 in
Size | Diameter
158 mm / 6.22 in
Size | Length
359 mm / 14.13 in
Weight
2895 g / 102.30 oz
Function
Angle Of View
6.2° Diagonal | 5.2° Horizontal | 3.4° Vertical
Aperture
f/2.8
Autofocus
Yes
Focal Length
400 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Image Stabilization
Yes
Weather Resistance
Yes
Performance
Max Magnification
0.16x
Min Focus Distance
2700 mm / 106.30 in
Production
Accessory
Lens Hood: ALC-SH155 (supplied)
Debut
2018-06-27
Model Name
SEL400F28GM
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External Reviews
sonyalpha[1]
Reviewer score 65%Build quality is outstanding. The lens is relatively lightweight (the lightest of the 400mm f2.8) and can be used for 30min-1 hour max handled. If you want precise framing you better use a monopod or a Tripod and a gimbal that will be specially appropriate for video or when used with the TC2.0.
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Pros
- Very well made, large and confortable, don't use a camera strap but well the lens strap
- Security slot in collar to attach a security wire against theft
- Very large : 173mm Weight : 243g Carbon fiber Interior flocking
- Very nice light hard case (with key)
Cons
- No rigid lens cap but a leather lens cap
- Lens hood may have a crack next to the lens hood
- No traditional filter possible
cameralabs[2]
Reviewer score 84%The Sony FE 400mm f2.8 G Master OSS is a super-telephoto lens designed for full-frame Alpha mirrorless cameras. Launched in June 2018 but teased for several months previously, it’s the first bright aperture super- telephoto for Sony's native mirrorless mount. The lens may be roughly the same size as rival lenses from Canon and Nikon but at 2895g / 6.4lbs, weighs-in almost one kilogram or two pounds lighter. This difference becomes even greater when you fit their respective pro bodies.
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Pros
- Super-telephoto for Sony’s full-frame Alpha mirrorless system
- Very sharp details in out-of-focus areas
- Very fast autofocus
Cons
- Not compatible with other bodies
pcmag[3]
Reviewer score 83%The Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS is a high-end telephoto lens. At its nearest focus distance, the lens captures subjects at 1:6.3 life-size. It works with both of Sony's E-mount teleconverters. With an extender, the 400mm becomes long enough to make birders happy.
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Pros
- Sharp AF results at 1/8-second
- Long focal length
- Teleconverter support
Cons
- Slower aperture zooms than macro lenses
digitalpicture[4]
Reviewer score 78%The Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens is compatible with all Sony E-mount cameras. While this lens is expensive, it is priced $1 less than the Canon option. At wide apertures, the 400mm lens shows less vignetting.
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Pros
- Ultra-wide aperture
- Excellent image quality
- Compatible with all Sony E-mount and APS-C sensor formats
Cons
- Price is a barrier for entry
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References
- ^ Sony 400mm F2.8 GM OSS. [sonyalpha]. https://sonyalpha.blog/2018/09/27/sony-400mm-f2-8-gm-oss/. 2018-09-27. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ^ Sony FE 400mm f2.8 GM OSS review so far. [cameralabs]. https://www.cameralabs.com/sony-fe-400mm-f2-8-gm-oss-review/. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ^ Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS Review. [pcmag]. https://www.pcmag.com/reviews/sony-fe-400mm-f28-gm-oss. 2021-10-07. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ^ Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS Lens Review. [digitalpicture]. https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Sony-FE-400mm-f-2.8-GM-OSS-Lens.aspx. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
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