Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS vs Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS and Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS.
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Product |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS |
| Name | Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS | Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL100400GM | SEL400F28GM |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS |
| Release Year | 2017 | 2018 |
| Release Date | 2017-04-19 | 2018-06-27 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 2498 USD | 11998 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Linear Motor | Linear Motor |
| Focus Method | Internal | Internal |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 98 cm | 270 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,35 | 0,16 |
Aperture |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS |
| Maximum Aperture |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 100 mm F5,6 at 400 mm Variable Aperture |
F2,8 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 11 |
Optics |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS |
| Construction | 22 elements / 16 groups | 23 elements / 17 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | Two ED, one super ED element. Fluorine-coated front element. | 1 fluorite and 3 ED elements, Nano AR and fluorine coatings |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS |
| Focal Length | 100-400 mm | 400 mm |
| Zoom Range | 300 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
Optical SteadyShot |
Yes |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 94 mm | 158 mm |
| Length | 205 mm | 359 mm |
| Weight | 1395 gr | 2895 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 40 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH151 | ALC-SH155 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
