52 Sony FE 100-400mm f4.5-5.6 GM OSS Lens

The Sony FE 100‑400 mm f/4.5‑5.6 GM OSS is a professional‑grade super‑telephoto zoom lens in Sony’s elite G Master (GM) lineup, engineered for photographers and hybrid creators who need exceptional reach, outstanding image quality, and reliable autofocus. Covering a broad 100 mm to 400 mm focal range, it’s perfect for wildlife, birding, sports, outdoor action, and distant subject capture—delivering crisp detail and smooth rendering throughout its range.

Sony’s advanced optical design minimizes aberrations, distortion, and chromatic fringing while maintaining high resolution from edge to edge. The lens’s powerful Optical SteadyShot (OSS) image stabilization helps reduce blur during handheld shooting. Fast, accurate autofocus with Dual XD Linear Motors ensures you stay locked on fast‑moving subjects. Built with robust dust‑ and moisture‑resistant construction, this lens is ready for tough field use.

Key Specifications

General

• Lens Type: Super‑telephoto zoom
• Mount: Sony E‑mount (FE full‑frame)
• Focal Length: 100–400 mm
• Maximum Aperture: f/4.5–5.6 (variable)
• Minimum Aperture: f/32
• Series: Sony G Master (GM)

Optical Design

• Optical Construction: 22 elements in 16 groups
• Special Elements:
  • 2 × XA (Extreme Aspherical) elements
  • 3 × ED (Extra‑Low Dispersion) glass elements
  • 1 × Super ED element
• Coating: Nano AR Coating to reduce flare and ghosting
• Aperture Blades: 9 (rounded for smooth bokeh)

Autofocus & Focus

• Focus System: Dual XD Linear Motors
• Autofocus: Fast, precise, and quiet AF performance
• Minimum Focus Distance: 0.98 m (3.2 ft) across the zoom range
• Maximum Magnification: Approx. 0.35×
• Manual Focus Override: Yes
• Focus Modes: Continuous AF, single AF, DMF, MF

Image Stabilization

• Optical SteadyShot (OSS): Yes
• Benefit: Helps reduce camera shake for sharper handheld shots at long focal lengths

Physical & Handling

• Filter Thread: 77 mm
• Dimensions (Approx.): 94 × 205 mm (diameter × length)
• Weight (Approx.): 1,395 g (3.08 lb)
• Build: Dust‑ and moisture‑resistant (weather‑sealed)
• Ergonomics:
  • Rotatable tripod collar for orientation changes
  • Customizable focus hold buttons and switches

Key Features

• Versatile 100–400 mm zoom range for distant subjects
• G Master optical performance with superb sharpness and contrast
• Optical SteadyShot (OSS) for stabilized handheld shooting
• Fast, accurate autofocus with Dual XD Linear Motors
• Smooth out‑of‑focus rendering (bokeh)
• Weather‑sealed construction for dependable use outdoors

Ideal For

• Wildlife and bird photography
• Sports and action shooters
• Nature and landscape telephoto work
• Outdoor and adventure photography
• Hybrid stills and video capture