Sharp super-telephoto zoom, tenacious AF
The first super-telephoto zoom in Sony’s flagship G Master series covers a versatile 100 mm to 400 mm range. With extraordinary resolution and fast, precise autofocus it lets you capture distant action with outstanding quality and immediacy. In addition to world-class image quality, this fine lens offers the mobility, reliability, and operability that professional applications demand.
G Master super-telephoto zoom
A 100 mm to 400 mm zoom range is ideal for sports, wildlife and similar subjects, with image quality and AF performance that support professional working needs.
Fast, tenacious autofocus
Floating focus with double linear motor and DDSSM (Direct Drive SSM) drive systems achieves quick response, high accuracy and tenacious tracking.
High resolution and fast AF at any focal length
Precision G Master optics ensure consistently high corner-to-corner resolution at any focusing distance throughout the lens’ zoom range.
Compact, lightweight and mobile
Innovative modular exterior construction and magnesium components reduce weight and size for improved portability and mobility.
Outstanding shooting versatility
A floating focus mechanism achieves a minimum focus distance of just 3.22 ft. (0.98 meters) so you can track and shoot subjects at any distance with one lens.
Lens Configuration
G Master lenses take imaging and expression to previously unattainable levels with a stunning blend of extremely high resolution and softly dissolving background bokeh.
[1] Super ED glass [2] ED glass
MTF Chart
MTF (Modulation Transfer Function) describes how well a lens can reproduce fine details, measured as the degree of contrast achieved between finely spaced lines.
[1] Contrast (%) [2] Distance from optical center of lens (mm) [3] At 100 mm / Max. aperture [4] At 100 mm / F8 aperture [5] At 400 mm / Max. aperture [6] At 400 mm / F8 aperture [7] Spatial frequency [8] 10 line pairs / mm [9] 30 line pairs / mm [10] R: Radial values T: Tangential values
FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS compatibility
Follow the link below for lens/body compatibility details.
Some camera bodies may require a software update for full functionality.
MOUNT
Sony E-mount
FORMAT
35 mm full frame
FOCAL LENGTH (MM)
100-400
35 MM EQUIVALENT FOCAL LENGTH (APS-C)
150-600
LENS GROUPS / ELEMENTS
16-22
ANGLE OF VIEW (35 MM)
24?-6?10'
ANGLE OF VIEW (APS-C)
16°-4°10'2
MAXIMUM APERTURE (F)
4.5-5.6
MINIMUM APERTURE (F)
32-40
APERTURE BLADES
9
CIRCULAR APERTURE
Yes
MINIMUM FOCUS DISTANCE
3.22 ft/0.98 m
MAXIMUM MAGNIFICATION RATIO (X)
0.12-0.35
FILTER DIAMETER (MM)
77
IMAGE STABILIZATION (STEADYSHOT)
Optical SteadyShot
ZOOM SYSTEM
Manual
TELECONVERTER COMPATIBILITY (X1.4)
SEL14TC
TELECONVERTER COMPATIBILITY (X2.0)
SEL20TC
HOOD TYPE
Round, bayonet type