Sony FE 100-400mm f/5.6-8 OSS
An Affordable Super-Telephoto Zoom for Wildlife, Sports & Outdoor Adventure
For photographers looking to bring distant subjects closer without investing in a premium professional telephoto lens, the Sony FE 100-400mm f/5.6-8 OSS offers an excellent balance of reach, portability, and affordability. Designed for Sony's full-frame E-mount mirrorless cameras, this lightweight super-telephoto zoom is ideal for wildlife, birds, aviation, outdoor sports, travel, and nature photography.
Unlike many traditional 100-400mm lenses, Sony engineered this lens with portability in mind. Its compact design makes it an excellent companion for hiking, vacations, and everyday adventures where carrying a large professional telephoto simply isn't practical.
Why You'll Love This Lens
Incredible 100-400mm Reach
Bring wildlife, distant landscapes, aircraft, and sporting events dramatically closer with a versatile focal range that covers everything from moderate telephoto to true super-telephoto perspectives.
Lightweight & Travel-Friendly Design
Weighing significantly less than most professional 100-400mm zooms, this lens is comfortable to carry throughout the day, making it an excellent choice for hiking, sightseeing, and handheld photography.
Optical SteadyShot Image Stabilization
Built-in Optical SteadyShot (OSS) helps reduce camera shake when shooting handheld at longer focal lengths. Combined with Sony cameras featuring in-body image stabilization, handheld telephoto photography becomes even more manageable.
Fast, Quiet Autofocus
Sony's autofocus system delivers smooth, quiet, and accurate focusing performance, making the lens suitable for both still photography and video recording while taking full advantage of modern Sony Alpha autofocus technologies.
Excellent Close-Up Capability
A relatively short minimum focusing distance allows you to capture flowers, insects, and other nearby subjects with pleasing magnification, adding versatility beyond distant wildlife and sports photography.
Designed for Everyday Adventure
Dust- and moisture-resistant construction helps the lens stand up to changing outdoor conditions, giving photographers added confidence when shooting in the field.
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
Detail |
| Lens Mount |
Sony FE (Full Frame E-Mount) |
| Focal Length |
100-400mm |
| Maximum Aperture |
f/5.6-8 |
| Minimum Aperture |
f/32-45 |
| Image Stabilization |
Optical SteadyShot (OSS) |
| Autofocus |
Internal Autofocus Motor |
| Minimum Focus Distance |
Approx. 4.9 ft (1.5 m) |
| Maximum Magnification |
Approx. 0.23x |
| Filter Size |
67mm |
| Diaphragm Blades |
7 Rounded |
| Weather Resistance |
Dust & Moisture Resistant Design |
| Weight |
Approx. 22.2 oz (630 g) |
Things to Note
The compact size of this lens is achieved in part through its relatively modest maximum aperture of f/5.6-8. While this makes it significantly lighter and easier to carry than professional super-telephoto zooms, it also allows less light to reach the sensor, especially at 400mm. In lower-light situations, your camera may need to use higher ISO settings or slower shutter speeds.
Although Optical SteadyShot provides valuable stabilization for handheld photography, fast-moving wildlife or sports often still require higher shutter speeds to freeze subject motion. Bright outdoor lighting delivers the best overall performance.
This lens is designed for photographers who value portability and affordability over maximum aperture. Professionals who frequently shoot in dim stadiums or at dawn and dusk may prefer Sony's faster G Master telephoto lenses, while outdoor enthusiasts will appreciate this lens's much lighter weight and compact design.
Finally, when mounted on an APS-C Sony camera, the lens provides an effective field of view equivalent to approximately 150-600mm, making it an excellent option for birding, wildlife photography, and other situations where maximum reach is desired.
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