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Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5 GM OSS Lens
Ex Tax: $5,228.44
- $5,699.00
A long-reaching and highly versatile lens, the Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5 GM OSS is the super-telephoto zoom built without compromise; it's designed to meet the needs of the professional wildlife, birding, sports, and journalism photographers. Thanks to a portable design with internal zoom and focus, as well as the renowned G Master optical capabilities, this constant maximum aperture zoom offers the performance and rendering required for photographing small and distant subjects at high speeds with high precision.
Key Features:
- Full-Frame | Constant f/4.5 Max Aperture
- Portable, Reliable Super-Telephoto Zoom
- Four XD Linear AF Motors, Floating Focus
- Internal Zoom and Internal Focus Design
- OSS with Panning & Moving Subject Modes
- Super ED, ED XA, and XA Glass Elements
- Nano AR Coating II and Fluorine Coating
- Aperture De-Click and Lock Switches
- Dust and Moisture-Resistant Construction
- Rounded 11-Blade Diaphragm
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The FE 100-400mm F4.5 GM OSS is engineered for photographers who need reach, speed, and precision in one versatile zoom lens. Covering a powerful 100–400mm range (extendable up to 800mm with teleconverters), it delivers consistently high resolution across the entire zoom range thanks to advanced XA, Super ED, and ED glass elements.
With XD Linear Motors driving the autofocus system, the lens offers extremely fast and accurate tracking, making it ideal for unpredictable subjects such as birds, wildlife, and sports action. Its inner zoom design and lightweight magnesium alloy construction (1,840g) ensure stable handling even during long shooting sessions.
Combined with Optical SteadyShot and compatibility with in-body stabilisation systems, this lens delivers reliable performance for both stills and video creators who need professional-level control in the field.
Key Features
Optical Performance
- 100–400mm super-telephoto zoom range
- Constant F4.5 aperture throughout zoom range
- G Master optical design for high resolution + smooth bokeh
- XA, Super ED, and ED elements reduce chromatic and spherical aberration
- Compatible with teleconverters (up to 800mm reach)
Autofocus & Speed
- XD Linear Motors for ultra-fast, precise AF
- Up to 3x faster AF performance (vs previous generation)
- Improved subject tracking (up to 50% better)
- Reliable tracking for fast-moving subjects (sports & wildlife)
Handling & Control
- Lightweight design: 1,840g
- Inner zoom for stable balance while zooming
- Customisable function ring (focus, preset, or power focus)
- Smooth zoom torque control switch
- Professional control layout for field use
Stabilisation & Performance
- Built-in Optical SteadyShot (OSS)
- Works with camera in-body stabilisation
- Helps reduce shake in handheld telephoto shooting
- Supports smooth video capture with reduced focus breathing
Build Quality & Reliability
- Dust and moisture resistant construction
- Fluorine-coated front element (anti-smudge, anti-dust, water repellent)
- Designed for professional outdoor use
- Security slot for added protection in field work
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5 GM OSS Specifications
| Lens Specifications | Mount | Sony E-mount |
| Format | 35mm full frame | |
| Focal-Length (mm) | 100-400 | |
| Focal Length (35mm) (APS-C) | 150-600 | |
| Lens Groups / Elements | 20-28 | |
| Angle of View (35mm) | 24°-6°10' | |
| Angle of View (APS-C) | 16°-4°10'11 | |
| Maximum aperture (F) | 4.5 | |
| Minimum Aperture (F) | 32 | |
| Aperture Blades | 11 | |
| Circular Aperture | Yes | |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 0.64-1.5 m (2.1-4.93 ft) | |
| Maximum Magnification ratio (x) | 0.25 | |
| Filter Diameter (mm) | 95 (Front Filter)/40.5 (Drop-in Filter) | |
| Image stabilization (SteadyShot) | Optical SteadyShot™ | |
| Zoom system | Manual | |
| Teleconverter compatibility (x1.4) | SEL14TC | |
| Teleconverter compatibility (x2.0) | SEL20TC | |
| Hood Type | Round shape, bayonet type | |
| Size & Weight | Dimensions (D x L) | 119.8 x 328 mm (4-3/4 x 13 in.) |
| Weight | 1840 g (65 oz.) |