Sony FE 400 mm f/2.8 GM OSS
Sony Jun 2018
Sony Full frame

Sony FE 400 mm f/2.8 GM OSS

This is a full-frame prime lens for Sony E, covering 400 mm and a maximum aperture of f/2.8. It weighs 2895 g, is weather-sealed and includes optical stabilization, and was released in 2018. That combination suits wildlife and sports photography.

It is a prime lens designed for full frame cameras. This super-telephoto prime lens features a f/2.8 maximum aperture, making it ideal for sports, wildlife. The optical design incorporates 23 elements / 17 groups, ensuring sharp image quality and minimal distortion. Despite its robust professional construction, the lens delivers exceptional optical performance.

f/2.8
Aperture
400mm
Focal
2895 g
Weight
Jun 2018
Released
Sony site

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Good for wildlifesports
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Specification

Manufacturer data
Focal length
400 mm
Maximum aperture
f/2.8
Minimum aperture
f/22
Number of diaphragm blades
11
Optical construction
23 elements / 17 groups
Minimum focusing distance
2.7 m (106.30 inches)
Filter size
40.5 mm
Lens mount
Sony E
Dimensions
359 x 158 mm
Weight
2895 g (102.12 oz)
Lens type
Prime lens
Image stabilization
Yes
Max Format size
Full frame
Aperture ring
No
Weather sealing
Yes
Usage
Sports, Wildlife

Wide open at 2 m, background blur ≈ 99% of the frame width

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Sample frames

Shot on the Sony FE 400 mm f/2.8 GM OSS
Blaumeise im Flug
01 Blaumeise im Flug by KaAuenwasser
Black-and-whithe Colobus
02 Black-and-whithe Colobus by mstoecklin
Tropical Boubou (Lanarius major)
03 Tropical Boubou (Lanarius major) by mstoecklin
Greyish Eagle Owl (Bubo cinerascens)
04 Greyish Eagle Owl (Bubo cinerascens) by mstoecklin
African Pied Wagtail (Motacilla aguimp)
05 African Pied Wagtail (Motacilla aguimp) by mstoecklin
Collared or Variable Sunbird?
06 Collared or Variable Sunbird? by mstoecklin
Common Hawker (Aeshna juncea)
07 Common Hawker (Aeshna juncea) by StewartMFC
Arrow-marked Babbler (Turdoides jardineii)
08 Arrow-marked Babbler (Turdoides jardineii) by mstoecklin
Lake Naivasha, Black-and-white Colobus
09 Lake Naivasha, Black-and-white Colobus by mstoecklin
Lake Naivasha, Pied Kingfishers (Ceryle rudis)
10 Lake Naivasha, Pied Kingfishers (Ceryle rudis) by mstoecklin
Fischer's x Yellow-collared Lovebird (Agapornis fischeri)
11 Fischer's x Yellow-collared Lovebird (Agapornis fischeri) by mstoecklin
Little Rock Thrush (Monticola rufocinereus)
12 Little Rock Thrush (Monticola rufocinereus) by mstoecklin
Kenya Rufous Sparrow (Passer rufocinctus)
13 Kenya Rufous Sparrow (Passer rufocinctus) by mstoecklin
Golden-breasted Bunting (Emberiza flaviventris)
14 Golden-breasted Bunting (Emberiza flaviventris) by mstoecklin
Black-lored Babbler (Turdoides sharpei)
15 Black-lored Babbler (Turdoides sharpei) by mstoecklin
Nakuru NP, White Rhino
16 Nakuru NP, White Rhino by mstoecklin
White-eyed Slaty Flycatcher (Melaenornis fischeri)
17 White-eyed Slaty Flycatcher (Melaenornis fischeri) by mstoecklin
Grey-backed Fiscal (Lanius exubitoroides)
18 Grey-backed Fiscal (Lanius exubitoroides) by mstoecklin
Rüppell's Starling (Lamprotornis splendidus)
19 Rüppell's Starling (Lamprotornis splendidus) by mstoecklin
Nakuru NP, Giraffe with "kindergarden"
20 Nakuru NP, Giraffe with "kindergarden" by mstoecklin
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Video reviews

3 on YouTube
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