Sony FE 100-400mm F/5.6-8 OSS Lens (SEL100400)
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Sony FE 100-400mm F/5.6-8 OSS Lens (SEL100400) Overview
Introduction
The Sony FE 100-400mm F/5.6-8 OSS (SEL100400) is a compact and lightweight super-telephoto zoom lens designed for Sony E-mount full-frame mirrorless cameras. It provides a versatile 100-400mm focal-length range, making it suitable for wildlife, sports, travel, outdoor events, and distant subjects. Sony positions it as a portable alternative for photographers who want substantial telephoto reach without carrying a large, heavy lens.
Optical Performance
The lens uses ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass and aspherical elements to help reduce chromatic aberration and other optical distortions. Its 100-400mm range allows photographers to frame subjects tightly from a distance while maintaining flexibility when the subject moves.
Autofocus and Stabilization
The SEL100400 features fast and precise autofocus, making it well suited to moving subjects such as birds, wildlife, and athletes. Sony also includes Optical SteadyShot (OSS) image stabilization, which helps reduce camera shake when shooting handheld at long focal lengths. The lens includes a focus-hold button, focus-mode/range controls, and a dedicated SteadyShot switch for practical shooting control.
Compact and Lightweight Design
One of its biggest advantages is portability. Compared with many professional 100-400mm telephoto lenses, the SEL100400 is designed to be easier to carry during travel and outdoor photography. This makes it an attractive option for photographers who want 400mm reach without the bulk associated with larger super-telephoto lenses.
Ideal For
The lens is particularly suitable for wildlife photography, bird photography, sports, travel, aviation, outdoor events, and nature photography. Its long reach helps isolate distant subjects, while the zoom range provides useful framing flexibility.
Conclusion
The Sony FE 100-400mm F/5.6-8 OSS (SEL100400) offers an appealing combination of long reach, portability, autofocus performance, and optical stabilization. Its relatively slow f/5.6-8 aperture makes it better suited to good-light conditions, but for photographers prioritizing a lightweight 400mm setup, it is a highly practical telephoto zoom option.
Sony FE 100-400mm f/5.6-8 OSS Specs
| Focal Length |
100 to 400mm |
| Aperture |
Maximum: f/5.6 to 8 |
| Lens Mount |
Sony E |
| Lens Format Coverage |
Full-Frame |
| Minimum Focus Distance |
3.7' / 1.1 m (Wide) to 2.8' / 0.9 m (Tele) |
| Magnification |
1:2.4 Macro Reproduction Ratio |
| Optical Design |
15 Elements in 10 Groups |
| Aperture/Iris Blades |
9 |
| Focus Type |
Autofocus |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes |
| Filter Size |
67 mm (Front) |
| Dimensions |
ø: 3.08 x L: 6.48" / 7.82 x L: 16.46 cm |
| Weight |
1.4 lb / 654 g |
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