By far this is the best lens in my bag, and my bag is stuffed with grand master lenses. I rely on the exceptional autofocus, image clarity, and stabilization. What led me to write this review is this last weekend I had a gig to photograph a corporate volunteer event spread across a 77-acre cemetery and the lens saved me from needing to run around the entire lot. I've often wondered if I should have bought the 70-200 but I regularly shoot 200+ professionally and this lens always performs exceptionally.
I've had this lens for almost a year and mostly use it professionally on snow cat tours and skiing excursions. Occasionally I use it for wildlife photography in my hobby time. I'm pairing this lens with a Sony a7RV, which has great autofocus capability, and compliments the autofocus technology of the lens greatly. The manual focus is incredible as well. Usually when I need this lens I don't have much time to compose a shot, and I'm always impressed with the quality I can achieve in a quick transition / adjustment.
This has become my favorite lens to work with. The 135mm marker is great too when I need to take family portraits. My average workflow with this lens is a lot of action shots and then a group photo, and while I still switch to a 50mm sometimes with the group photos the 100-135mm group photo at f/5 keeps the scenery and makes for a favorite shot. Also, the images are almost always in great shape when I go to post production, so my additional workload with this lens is usually minimal.
10/10 would recommend this lens, and if you're considering the 70-200 I've often found the 200-400 range is needed often enough to warrant the 100-400.
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Sony Alpha SEL100400GM Super Telephoto Zoom Lens
Full-frame super telephoto zoom with outstanding sharpness, fast AF and compact design that maintains the high standard of resolution shared among all of Sony’s flagship line of G Master lens series. It’s an exceptionally powerful photographic tool for a variety of enthusiast and professional shooters, in particular those that are commonly shooting sports or wildlife. (camera shown sold separately).
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Uncompromised G Master Design and PerformanceThe complex design features 22 lens elements configured in 16 different groups, including one Super ED (Extra-low Dispersion) and two ED glass elements, all of which work together to minimize chromatic aberration and ensure the ultimate resolution from corner to corner. The lens also has Sony’s original Nano AR coating, which is particularly useful for shooting sports scenes or wildlife, as it reduces unwanted reflections, flare and ghosting. |
Extraordinary detail and bokeh in one lensG Master design combines extraordinary sharpness and smooth bokeh in one lens. It’s not easy to achieve spatial frequency of 50 lines pairs per millimeter at a lens' widest aperture and produce smooth beautiful bokeh at the same time, but that’s Sony's baseline for G Master design. Unprecedented resolution and other demanding design parameters yield outstanding reproduction of the most detailed subjects and scenes with superior contrast throughout every frame. G Master resolution is simply the highest in its class. |
Fast, quiet, precise focusingIn order to realize the maximum AF performance of a camera like the α9 and keep up with fast-moving action, common with sports and wildlife photography, the new FE 100-400mm GM super telephoto zoom lens features a double motor system. The Direct Drive Supersonic Wave Motor (DDSSM) drives the heavy front focus lens group, while the Double-linear motor system enables rapid acceleration of the main lens group to capture sudden subject motion. High precision positioning control and a newly optimized AF algorithm ensure the subject is found and focused on quickly, while the combination of the double linear motor and Direct Drive SSM actuator ensures fast, precise focusing, and quiet operation. In addition, the Double-linear motor system ‘oscillates’, to quietly achieve pinpoint focus when shooting movies. |
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High performance Image stabilizationHigh-performance Optical SteadyShot image stabilization is built right into the lens for sharp, blur-free images with a wide range of subjects and handheld shooting. The stabilization lens is driven by a linear motor for fast, precise compensation. Additionally, 5-axis image stabilization becomes available when used with α series cameras that feature built-in image stabilization. |
9-blade circular apertureThe 9-blade circular aperture contributes to gorgeous bokeh in which the subject stands out against a smoothly defocused foreground and background as well as perfectly round points of defocused light. Conventional aperture blades have flat sides creating unappealing, polygonal shaped defocused points of light. α lenses overcome this problem through a unique design that keeps the aperture almost perfectly circular. |
Professional operabilityThe focus hold button not only performs its primary function to lock focus when recomposing, but can be customized to a number of other functions depending on your needs. In addition to Focus Hold, these custom functions include: Eye AF, AF On, Aperture Preview, Shot Result Preview or Bright Monitoring.Built for professionals and enthusiasts who demand instant and direct control, the 100-400mm GM lens includes multiple physical features to make taking control faster and easier. Instantly switch between auto and manual focus via the AF/MF focus mode switch on the side of the lens. Either let the camera and lens focus for you, or decide to take control and manually focus on the precise point you chose. The focus range limiter switch lets the lens ‘hunt’ through the entire focal range or limits the range from 3m to infinity making focusing on distant subjects even faster. Additional switches include image stabilization compensation and customizable focus hold buttons. |
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Zoom torque adjustment ringThe 100-400mm GM has a zoom torque adjustment ring – a first for Sony α – allowing the user to adjust the level of torque in the ring to zoom faster or slower depending on their shooting style. |
Focus hold button, programmable for multiple functionsThe focus hold button not only performs its primary function to lock focus when recomposing, but can be customized to a number of other functions depending on your needs. In addition to Focus Hold, these custom functions include: Eye AF, AF On, Aperture Preview, Shot Result Preview or Bright Monitoring. |
Legal2017 Sony Electronics Inc. All rights reserved. Reproduction in whole or in part without written permission is prohibited. Sony is not responsible for typographical and photographic errors. Features and specifications are subject to change without notice. Sony, G Master, SteadyShot and the Sony logo are marks of Sony Corporation. All other marks are marks of their respective owners. Features and specifications subject to change without notice. |
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| Product Name | α7R III 35 mm full-frame camera with autofocus | α7 III WITH 35 MM FULL-FRAME IMAGE SENSOR | α9 featuring full-frame stacked CMOS sensor | α7R II with back-illuminated full-frame image sensor | α7 II E-mount Camera with Full Frame Sensor | α6500 Premium E-mount APS-C Camera |
| Lens compatibility | Sony E-mount lenses | Sony E-mount lenses | Sony E-mount lenses | Sony E-mount lenses | Sony E-mount lenses | Sony E-mount lenses |
| Sensor type | 35 mm full frame (35.9 x 24.0 mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor | 35 mm full frame (35.6 × 23.8 mm), Exmor R CMOS sensor | 35mm full frame (35.6×23.8mm), Exmor RS CMOS sensor | 35 mm full-frame (1.41" x 0.94"), Exmor R CMOS sensor | 35 mm full frame (35.8 x 23.9 mm) Exmor CMOS sensor | APS-C type (23.5 x 15.6 mm), Exmor CMOS sensor |
| Megapixels | Approx. 42.4 megapixels | Approx. 24.2 megapixels | Approx. 24.2 megapixels | 42.4 megapixels | 24.3 megapixels | Approx. 24.2 megapixels |
| Weight | 657 g / 1 lb 7.2 oz | Approx. 1 lb 7.0 oz / 650 g | Approx. 1 lb 4.7 oz / Approx. 588 g | 20.53 oz (body only) | 19.61 oz (body only) | Approx. 1 lb, Approx. 453 g |
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| lens type | Telephoto | Telephoto | Standard | Telephoto | Telephoto | Sony E-Mount FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
| compatible mountings | ALC-SH151 | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Sony E | Sony FE |
| lens design | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom | Zoom |
| focus type | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | Auto Focus | automatic | Auto Focus | Auto Focus |
| minimum focal length | — | 70 millimeters | 24 millimeters | 70 millimeters | — | — |
| fixed focal length | 400 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 70 millimeters | 200 millimeters | 600 millimeters | 400 millimeters |
| model name | SEL100400GM | SEL70200GM2 | FBASNSEL2470GM2 | SEL70200G2 | 747965 | sel100400gm |
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By far this is the best lens in my bag, and my bag is stuffed with grand master lenses. I rely on the exceptional autofocus, image clarity, and stabilization. What led me to write this review is this last weekend I had a gig to photograph a corporate volunteer event spread across a 77-acre cemetery and the lens saved me from needing to run around the entire lot. I've often wondered if I should have bought the 70-200 but I regularly shoot 200+ professionally and this lens always performs exceptionally.I've had this lens for almost a year and mostly use it professionally on snow cat tours and skiing excursions. Occasionally I use it for wildlife photography in my hobby time. I'm pairing this lens with a Sony a7RV, which has great autofocus capability, and compliments the autofocus technology of the lens greatly. The manual focus is incredible as well. Usually when I need this lens I don't have much time to compose a shot, and I'm always impressed with the quality I can achieve in a quick transition / adjustment.This has become my favorite lens to work with. The 135mm marker is great too when I need to take family portraits. My average workflow with this lens is a lot of action shots and then a group photo, and while I still switch to a 50mm sometimes with the group photos the 100-135mm group photo at f/5 keeps the scenery and makes for a favorite shot. Also, the images are almost always in great shape when I go to post production, so my additional workload with this lens is usually minimal.10/10 would recommend this lens, and if you're considering the 70-200 I've often found the 200-400 range is needed often enough to warrant the 100-400.
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Reviewed in the United States on May 6, 2024
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By far this is the best lens in my bag, and my bag is stuffed with grand master lenses. I rely on the exceptional autofocus, image clarity, and stabilization. What led me to write this review is this last weekend I had a gig to photograph a corporate volunteer event spread across a 77-acre cemetery and the lens saved me from needing to run around the entire lot. I've often wondered if I should have bought the 70-200 but I regularly shoot 200+ professionally and this lens always performs exceptionally.
I've had this lens for almost a year and mostly use it professionally on snow cat tours and skiing excursions. Occasionally I use it for wildlife photography in my hobby time. I'm pairing this lens with a Sony a7RV, which has great autofocus capability, and compliments the autofocus technology of the lens greatly. The manual focus is incredible as well. Usually when I need this lens I don't have much time to compose a shot, and I'm always impressed with the quality I can achieve in a quick transition / adjustment.
This has become my favorite lens to work with. The 135mm marker is great too when I need to take family portraits. My average workflow with this lens is a lot of action shots and then a group photo, and while I still switch to a 50mm sometimes with the group photos the 100-135mm group photo at f/5 keeps the scenery and makes for a favorite shot. Also, the images are almost always in great shape when I go to post production, so my additional workload with this lens is usually minimal.
10/10 would recommend this lens, and if you're considering the 70-200 I've often found the 200-400 range is needed often enough to warrant the 100-400.
I've had this lens for almost a year and mostly use it professionally on snow cat tours and skiing excursions. Occasionally I use it for wildlife photography in my hobby time. I'm pairing this lens with a Sony a7RV, which has great autofocus capability, and compliments the autofocus technology of the lens greatly. The manual focus is incredible as well. Usually when I need this lens I don't have much time to compose a shot, and I'm always impressed with the quality I can achieve in a quick transition / adjustment.
This has become my favorite lens to work with. The 135mm marker is great too when I need to take family portraits. My average workflow with this lens is a lot of action shots and then a group photo, and while I still switch to a 50mm sometimes with the group photos the 100-135mm group photo at f/5 keeps the scenery and makes for a favorite shot. Also, the images are almost always in great shape when I go to post production, so my additional workload with this lens is usually minimal.
10/10 would recommend this lens, and if you're considering the 70-200 I've often found the 200-400 range is needed often enough to warrant the 100-400.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024
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Great long lens with fantastic stabilization.
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024
The Sony 100-400 GM lens works terrifically with autofocus even when hand held (see pics). My only gripe is that manual focus is quite hard. I shot some pictures of the total solar eclipse last week and maintaining the focus on the moon/sun was quite difficult even though I put some gaffer tape on the focusing ring. For animal pictures or landscapes, this lens is as good as it gets.
Reviewed in the United States on April 20, 2024
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Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2022
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I got this for butterflies, dragonflies, etc. Normally I use the 200-600, but it does not focus closer than 2+meters, and I was missing a lot of butterfly shots. (It is a fantastic bird lens).
The 100-400 does the trick, it focuses close, and is long enough for most butterflies, etc. It also has a greater magnification . I am using this as is, hand held and no flash.
Compared to the 200-600, the 100-400 is much lighter and quite a bit sharper. The autofocus is a bit slower, and more likely to need a manual assist to get in the basic range, but bird-eye etc. work fine,. Really a pleasure to use.
It is also good for birds, albeit with less reach. It could be used as a lighter travel option with the 1.4 teleconverter.
The 100-400 does the trick, it focuses close, and is long enough for most butterflies, etc. It also has a greater magnification . I am using this as is, hand held and no flash.
Compared to the 200-600, the 100-400 is much lighter and quite a bit sharper. The autofocus is a bit slower, and more likely to need a manual assist to get in the basic range, but bird-eye etc. work fine,. Really a pleasure to use.
It is also good for birds, albeit with less reach. It could be used as a lighter travel option with the 1.4 teleconverter.
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Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2018
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It's on the expensive side, but it's worth it!
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2018
I decided to purchase my first professional camera and decided to go the FF MILC route with the Sony A7R III camera. So I decided to purchase this lens, for it's a native lens to the camera. I love taking pictures of wildlife and I have just started taking pictures with this lens and camera. It's a bit on on the heavy side, but it isn't too bad. I also bought the 1.4x teleconverter, but I'm starting to like using it without it. Getting every F-Stop is worth it for lighting purposes. . If you are not in taking pictures of wildlife or sports this lens isn't for you. If you are mainly a sports photographer I think the Sony A9 camera will be better suited for you. Don't get me wrong this lens on the Sony A7R III camera is fantastic, it's just you have to plan for movement a little quicker with the Sony A7R III.
Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2018
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