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FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS
- 400mm
- f/2.8
- Prime
- Stabilized
- 2895 g
- Min focus 2.7 m
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Quick answer
A 400mm f/2.8 G Master super-telephoto for full-frame E-mount, weighing about 2,895 g. It has Optical SteadyShot and supports Sony's teleconverters.
Pros
- f/2.8 at 400mm
- Optical SteadyShot
- Teleconverter support
- Lighter than older 400mm f/2.8 lenses
Cons
- Heavy at about 2,895 g
- Large for travel
- Minimum focus 2.7 m
Verdict
A pro super-telephoto for sports journalists and wildlife photographers.
About this lens
Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS: a full-frame telephoto prime lens with a 400mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Sony E mount cameras, from the Sony G Master series with optical stabilization. A long-reach telephoto lens for Sony full-frame E-mount cameras.
Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 400mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/2.8
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2018
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 2.7 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.16x
- Weight
- 2895 g
- Length
- 359 mm
- Diameter
- 158.1 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS?
- Sports and wildlife professionals
- Low-light telephoto
- Field coverage
Its bright maximum aperture handles indoor and evening light reasonably well.
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 | 400mm | 5.2° | 6.2° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 600mm | 3.4° | 4.1° |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS have stabilization?
Yes. Optical SteadyShot is built into the lens and helps keep handheld stills and video steadier at slower shutter speeds.
How heavy is the FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS?
About 2,895 g, so a monopod is the usual support for long sessions.
Can the FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS use teleconverters?
Yes. Sony's 1.4x and 2x teleconverters are supported, extending reach at the cost of one or two stops of light.
Alternatives for Sony E from other brands
All Sony E lensesSame mount, overlapping focal range, closest maximum aperture first.
