Sony Sony A Telephoto Zoom

70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM

70-400mm
f/4.0
Telephoto Zoom
1500 g
Min focus 1.5 m

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Quick answer

The Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM is a standard to super telephoto telephoto zoom lens covering 70-400mm at f/4.0 for the Sony A mount. Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

About this lens

Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM: a superzoom lens with a 70-400mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4-5.6, made for Sony A mount cameras, from the Sony G series. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.

Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM specifications

Brand: Sony
Mount: Sony A
Focal length: 70-400mm
Maximum aperture: f/4.0
Lens type: Telephoto Zoom
Format coverage: full-frame
Released: 2008
Optical construction: 18 elements in 12 groups
Aperture blades: 9
Autofocus motor: SSM
Minimum focus distance: 1.5 m
Maximum magnification: 0.27x
Filter thread: 77 mm
Weight: 1500 g
Length: 196 mm

Specification source: dyxum.com

What can you shoot with the Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM?

At 70-400mm this is a standard to super telephoto telephoto zoom, which typically suits:

Everyday and street photography
Natural-perspective portraits
Documentary and travel work
Portraits with a flattering perspective
Events and weddings

Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.

Full-frame equivalent and field of view

Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.

Sensor	Crop	Equivalent	Horizontal FOV	Diagonal FOV
Full frame	1.0x	70–400mm	5.2–28.8°	6.2–34.3°
APS-C	1.5x	105–600mm	3.4–19.5°	4.1–23.3°

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Frequently asked questions

What mount does the Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM use?

It uses the Sony A mount, so it fits Sony A cameras directly.

What is the focal length of the Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM?

It zooms across 70-400mm with a maximum aperture of f/4.0. That makes it a standard to super telephoto lens.

Is the Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM a prime or a zoom lens?

It is a zoom lens covering 70-400mm, so you can reframe without moving. Its maximum aperture is f/4.0.

What is the Sony 70-400mm F4-5.6 G SSM equivalent on a crop sensor?

On APS-C (1.5x crop) it frames like 105–600mm on full frame, with a 3.4–19.5° horizontal and 4.1–23.3° diagonal field of view. These figures are calculated from the focal length and crop factor.