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

This full-frame lens continues the high resolution standard that is the hallmark of Sony's top-of-the-line G Master™ lenses. It also features incredibly fast and precise autofocus capabilities, a lightweight, portable design, and a host of professional features and customization options. This exceptionally powerful photographic tool is suitable for a wide range of amateur and professional shooting, especially sports or nature photography.

G-Master series design and performance - without compromise

The new GM FE 100-400mm model, a super-tele Zoom lens that meets the high standards of Sony's highly acclaimed G-Master lens series. It provides outstanding sharpness to the edge of the frame throughout the lens' Zoom and focus range, as well as appealing "bokeh" or background blur. As a result, even the smallest details become visible in any subject or scene.

The complex design consists of 22 lens elements configured into 16 distinct groups, including one Super ED and two ED (Extra Low Dispersion) glass elements. Together, these elements minimize chromatic aberrations and ensure that the ultimate resolution is captured. The lens also features Sony's original Nano Coating, which minimizes unwanted reflections, making it especially useful for sports or nature photography.

Precise, responsive autofocus

To keep up with fast-paced action, the GM FE 100-400mm super-tele Zoom lens features a combination of a dual linear motor and Direct Drive SSM actuator that also ensures precise, smooth operation.

The dual motor system allows the lens drive to accelerate during focusing to accommodate the rapid movements typical of sports and nature photography. At the same time, extremely precise position control and an optimized autofocus algorithm ensure that the subject is found and focused quickly. This exploits the maximum autofocus performance of a camera like the new α9.

Lightweight design, comprehensive customization options

To meet the high expectations of professional photographers, the new GM FE 100-400 mm is among the lightest in its class, weighing just 1,395 grams, and is the ideal complement to Sony's many compact-design cameras.

From a functional standpoint, the lens - a first for Sony α - features a Zoom torque adjustment ring. This allows the user to adjust the rotation in the ring so that the Zoom is faster or slower, depending on individual shooting styles. The lens also features a focus hold button that can be assigned various functions, including focus mode selection, autofocus range selection, or the popular Eye AF lock function.

The telephoto Zoom lens is dust and moisture resistant and has a fluorine coating on the front lens element to help remove dust or grease deposits. In addition, the lens offers a detachable tripod mount.

Professional operation and reliability

The new GM FE 100-400mm lens offers built-in optical image stabilization that ensures sharp images during handheld shooting. The minimum focus range of just 0.98 meters allows for maximum versatility in outdoor applications, and the 9-blade circular aperture provides smooth, pleasing bokeh.

The GM FE 100-400mm is compatible with 1.4x (SEL14TC model) and 2x (SEL20TC model) teleconverters. This allows photographers and videographers to shoot at up to 800mm on full-frame cameras and approximately 1,200mm (equivalent to 35mm full-frame) on APS-C cameras.