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Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS Sony FE Review

Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS

Main Features

  • 400mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 41mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 2895g.
  • Diameter: 61mm
  • Length: 359mm
  • Min Focus Distance:2.7m
  • Max Magnification:0.16x
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Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS Overview

Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS is an Auto Focus (AF) Super Telephoto Prime lens with 35mm FF max sensor coverage and it is designed to be used with Sony E mount cameras.

Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS is a member of Sony's GM series of lenses. GM stands for G Master and represents the top of the line lenses on the Sony E mount line-up. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.

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35mm FF 524gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mount

Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS is compatible with cameras that have Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A7 IV, Sony ZV-E10 and Sony A1.

Focal Range

Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS has a fixed focal lenght of 400mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 600mm.

Teleconverter Compatibility

Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS is compatible with the Teleconverter lenses below:

  • Sony FE 1.4x TC for E-Mount
  • Sony FE 2x TC for E-Mount


Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS Focal Range and Aperture Change with Teleconverter
Model Coverage with TC Aperture with TC Street Price
Sony FE 1.4x Teleconverter Lens Sony FE 1.4x Teleconverter 560 - 560mm F3.92 Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 2x Teleconverter Lens Sony FE 2x Teleconverter 800 - 800mm F5.6 Amazon B&H Photo

Weather Sealings

Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS is a weather sealed lens which provides an extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have an effective protection, you have to pair the Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS with a weather sealed camera body such as Sony A7 IV, Sony A1 and Sony A7c.

Optical Image Stabilization

Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.

Maximum Magnification Ratio

Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.16x and has a minimum focusing distance of 2.7m. 0.16x means that the max magnification ratio is very low and not suitable even for modest close-up shots.

Aperture

Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS has a max aperture of F2.8.

Optical Formula

Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS's optical formula consists of 23 elements in 17 groups . Following special elements are used in this design:

  • 1 fluorite
  • 3 ED elements
  • Nano AR
  • fluorine coatings

Lens Hood

Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is ALC-SH155.

Body Colour

Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS is available in Black color.

Popular Comparisons of Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS

Here is the eight most popular comparisons of Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS amongst Camera Decision readers.

Top Alternatives of Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS Lens
Model Coverage Weight Focusing Street Price
Canon EF 400mm F2.8L IS III USM Lens Canon EF 400mm F2.8L IS III USM
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35mm FF 2840gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S Lens Nikon Nikkor Z 400mm F2.8 TC VR S
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35mm FF 2950gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f2.8D ED-IF II Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f2.8D ED-IF II
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35mm FF 4800gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
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35mm FF 3040gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 G OSS
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35mm FF 2115gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS II USM Lens Canon EF 400mm F4 DO IS II USM
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35mm FF 2100gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Canon RF 400mm F2.8L IS USM Lens Canon RF 400mm F2.8L IS USM
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35mm FF 2890gr AF Amazon B&H Photo
Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f2.8E FL ED VR Lens Nikon AF-S Nikkor 400mm f2.8E FL ED VR
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35mm FF 3800gr AF Amazon B&H Photo

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Pros and Cons of Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS


PROs
Image Stabilization
Weather Sealed
Built-in Autofocus
Hood supplied
Tripod Collar
Full-time Manual Focusing
Focus Distance Limiter
Covers Full-Frame Sensor

CONs
Heavy
Pricey

Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS Detailed Specifications


General
Brand Sony
Lens Type Prime
Lens Type Telephoto Prime
Lens Mount Sony E
Max Format 35mm FF
Focal Range 400mm
Image Stabilization Yes
Colour Black
Zoom Method No Zoom
Power Zoom No Zoom
Zoom Lock No Zoom
Zoom Ratio 1.0X
APERTURE
Max Aperture F2.8
Min Aperture
Aperture Ring No
Diaphragm Blades 11
Optics
Optical Elements 23
Optical Groups 17
Special Elements 1 fluorite and 3 ED elements, Nano AR and fluorine coatings

FOCUSING
Min Focus Distance 2.7m
Max Magnification 0.16X
Autofocus Yes
AF Motor Type Linear Motor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal
Focus Distance Limiter Yes
Distance Scale Yes
DoF Scale No
PHYSICAL SPECS
Weight 2895g
Diameter 61mm
Length 359mm
Materials Magnesium alloy
Weather Sealing Yes
Filter Thread 41mm
Filter Notes Drop-in filters
Hood Supplied Yes
Hood Code ALC-SH155
Tripod Collar Yes
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