Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5 GM OSS vs F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
Both are Sony E telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the F4.5 GM OSS if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.64 m vs 0.98 m
- You prefer a newer design: released 2026 vs 2017
Pick the F4.5-5.6 GM OSS if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 442 g lighter (1398 g vs 1840 g)
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.35× vs 0.25× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 205 mm vs 328 mm long
Spec differences
7 differences| F4.5 GM OSS | F4.5-5.6 GM OSS | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight |
1840 g
|
1398 g
lighter
|
| Length |
328 mm
|
205 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
119.8 mm
|
93.9 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
95 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.64 m
closer
|
0.98 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.25×
|
0.35×
larger
|
| Released |
2026
|
2017
|
7 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Brand
- Sony both
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 100-400mm both
- Max aperture
- f/4.5 both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
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