Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS Full-Frame Lens (2017)
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Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS is a super telephoto zoom lens for Sony E-mount. It covers the full-frame image circle. Introduced by Sony in 2017, it has 22 elements in 16 groups.
Like most zoom lenses, the Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS is externally-zooming. Fortunately, Sony has provided a zoom lock that at least stops zoom creep. For incremental weathers, Sony is kind enough to include weather sealing.
As a super telephoto zoom lens, the Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS can be quite useful for wild-life and landscape photography. 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.
Ratings
What we found**
Neofiliac score 52% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Superb sharpness
- Optically stabilized
- Zoom lock prevents zoom creep
- Weather-sealed
- Comes with a tripod collar
Cons
- Dark and variable maximum aperture
- Large and heavy
What external reviewers found***
External score 87% (not directly comparable across industries)
Pros
- Excellent telephoto performance
- Excellent build quality
- Excellent optics
- Compatible with SEL14TC and SEL20TC tele-converters
- Long telephoto range
- 4x optical range
Cons
- No telephoto zoom
- No tripod ring
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Specifications
Construction
Aperture Blades
9 blades
Colors
White
Form Factor
Super Telephoto Zoom Lens
Image Size
Full-Frame
Lens Barrel
Focus limiter, Tripod collar
Lens Mount
Sony E-mount
Material
Magnesium alloy
Motor
Linear Motor
Optical Formula | Elements
22 elements
Optical Formula | Groups
16 groups
Optical Formula | Special Glass
Two ED, one super ED element. Fluorine-coated front element. groups
Dimensions
Filter Diameter
77 mm / 3.03 in
Size | Diameter
94 mm / 3.70 in
Size | Length
205 mm / 8.07 in
Weight
1395 g / 49.29 oz
Function
Angle Of View
24.4° Diagonal | 20.4° Horizontal | 13.7° Vertical (wide) ~ 6.2° Diagonal | 5.2° Horizontal | 3.4° Vertical (tele)
Aperture
f/4.5–5.6 ~ f/32–40
Autofocus
Yes
Focal Length
100 mm ~ 400 mm
Focus Type
Internal
Image Stabilization
Yes
Weather Resistance
Yes
Zoom Type
External zoom (zoom lock available)
Performance
Max Magnification
0.35x
Min Focus Distance
980 mm / 38.58 in
Production
Accessory
Lens Hood: ALC-SH151 (supplied)
Debut
2017-04-19
Model Name
SEL100400GM
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External Reviews
cameralabs[1]
Reviewer score 88%The Sony FE 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 GM is the longest reach of any Alpha mirrorless lens to date. Mounted on an APS-C body like the A6500, the field-of-view is reduced to 150-600mm. With the lens zoomed to 400mm, you can achieve magnifications up to 0.35x.
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Pros
- Long telephoto range
- Compatible with SEL14TC and SEL20TC tele-converters
- 4x optical range
Cons
- No telephoto zoom
digitalpicture[2]
Reviewer score 86%The Canon camp is in love with the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM Lens. The Sony is better at 100mm, the Canon is better from 135-200mm and the two are similar at the longer end of the range. The Nikon is less expensive, but only moderately so.
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Pros
- Excellent build quality
- Excellent telephoto performance
- Excellent optics
Cons
- No telephoto lens
- No tripod ring
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References
- ^ Sony FE 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 GM OSS review. [cameralabs]. https://www.cameralabs.com/sony-fe-100-400mm-f4-5-5-6-gm-oss-review/. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
- ^ Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS Lens Review. [digitalpicture]. https://www.the-digital-picture.com/Reviews/Sony-FE-100-400mm-f-4.5-5.6-GM-OSS-Lens.aspx. Retrieved 2022-01-26.
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