FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
- 400-800mm
- f/6.3
- Telephoto Zoom
- Stabilized
- 2475 g
- Min focus 1.7 m
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Quick answer
A super-telephoto zoom for full-frame E-mount spanning 400-800mm, with Optical SteadyShot. It is designed for wildlife and sports where reach matters most.
Pros
- Very long reach
- Optical SteadyShot
- One zoom spans 400-800mm
Cons
- Slow variable aperture
- Large and heavy at about 2,475 g
Verdict
It is a reach-first lens for dedicated wildlife work. Expect to need good light and solid support.
About this lens
The Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS is a full-frame telephoto zoom lens covering 400-800mm at f/6.3-8 for Sony E mount cameras, from the Sony G series with optical stabilization. A long-reach telephoto lens for Sony full-frame E-mount cameras.
Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 400-800mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/6.3
- Minimum aperture
- f/8
- Lens type
- Telephoto Zoom
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2025
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 1.7 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.23x
- Filter thread
- 105 mm
- Weight
- 2475 g
- Length
- 346 mm
- Diameter
- 119.8 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS?
- Wildlife
- Birds
- Distant sports action
Its smaller maximum aperture favours daylight shooting and keeps the lens compact.
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 | 400–800mm | 2.6–5.2° | 3.1–6.2° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 600–1200mm | 1.7–3.4° | 2.1–4.1° |
Frequently asked questions
What is the widest aperture?
The maximum aperture is f/6.3 at 400mm and narrows to f/8 at 800mm, so it needs plenty of light or higher ISO settings.
Can I handhold it?
Possible for short periods, but a monopod or tripod is advisable at about 2.5 kg.
Is the Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS full-frame?
Yes. It covers the full 35mm frame on full-frame E-mount bodies, and it also works on APS-C E-mount bodies with a crop.
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