Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Super Telephoto Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
E Mount cameras .
What type of photography is the Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 is a member of Sony's G series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
Sony G Series Lenses in Sony E Mount
Reasons to Buy the Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8.0 G OSS Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8.0 G OSS lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
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Lens Mount
Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 is compatible with cameras that have a Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 has a maximum diameter of 120mm and a total length of 346mm . It weighs 2475g / 87.3 oz .
Check the size of the Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 when attached to E Mount cameras :
Below, you'll find a scaled side-by-side image comparing the sizes of the Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 and the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 , offering a better understanding of their dimensions in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here .
Comparison image of the Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 and the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 Size and Weight
Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 Size
Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 has a filter thread of 105mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8:
You can also check All Sony E Mount Lenses with 105mm Filter Thread Size
Focal Range
Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 has a focal range of 400-800mm and 2.0X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 600 - 1200mm .
Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 Lens Controls
Teleconverter Compatibility
Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 is compatible with the Teleconverters below. With the use of these TC/extenders, you can find how the total focal reach and effective aperture of your Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 changes below:
Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 Focal Range and Aperture Change with Teleconverter
Weather Sealings
Weather Sealings of the Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8
The Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Optical Image Stabilization
The Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.
Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 also has a Stabilization On/Off switch on the lens body so you don't need to delve into your cameras menu to disable or enable the IS.
Tripod Collar
With a total length of 346mm and a weight of 2475g, the Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 is a large lens. Fortunately, it comes with a tripod collar which you can use to attach the lens directly to a tripod or monopod instead of attaching the camera. This connection helps to better balance the lens/kit combination.
Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 Tripod Collar
Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 MTF Charts
Below you can find the MTF chart of Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 which would give an idea of the its contrast and resolution from the center to its edges.
MTF Chart of the Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8
Focusing Mechanism of the Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8
Zoom Method
Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 features Rotary (internal) zoom method where the length of the lens doesn't change while you are zooming in or out. Even though this design has a size disadvantage in general compared to extending designs, it has the benefits of better sealing against dust and moisture, no zoom creep and no weight balance shift while zooming.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.23x with a minimum focusing distance of 1.7m .
Below are the 3 Super Telephoto Zoom type Sony E mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f6.3 and a minimum aperture of f at 400mm, and a max aperture of f8 and minimum aperture of f at 800mm .
Focal Length
Max Aperture
Min Aperture
400mm
F6.3
F
800mm
F8
F
Optical Formula
Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8's optical formula consists of 27 elements in 19 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
Optical Construction of the Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8
Lens Hood
Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 comes with a removable cylindirical shaped lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is ALC-SH181 .
A practical feature found on Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8's lens hood is the Filter Adjustment Window which lets you adjust rotating filters such as Polarizers and Variable NDs filters without needing to remove hood.
Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 Lens Hood
What's in the Box of Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8:
Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS Lens (Sony E) Lens Hood Front Lens Cap Rear Lens Cap Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Recommended Accessories for the Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8
Now it is time to look at the Top Recommended Accessories for the Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 .
Body Colour
Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 is available in White color.
Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 Attached to a camera
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8.0 G OSS.
Top Alternatives of Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 in Other Lens Mounts
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