Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS (SEL100400GM)

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Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS (SEL100400GM)

📏 100-400mm 💡 f/4.5-5.6 🔌 Sony E Mount 🔍 Zoom ⚖️ 1395g 📷 IS 🌧️ Sealed
MSRP $2,499

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ComponentWeightScore
Customer Reviews 35% 92.6
Technical Analysis 30% 67.8
Market Position 20% 92.0
Value Proposition 15% 71.8

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📖 Overview

The Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS is a professional-grade telephoto zoom lens delivering exceptional image quality and reach. It is ideal for wildlife, sports, and action photography, featuring fast autofocus and effective image stabilization. It is a significant investment.

📸 Browse 46 real-world sample photos taken with this lens by photographers worldwide on SampleShots.

📋 Specifications

Focal Length 100-400mm
Max Aperture f/4.5-5.6
Min Aperture f/32-40
Lens Type Zoom
Mount Sony E
AF Motor DDSSM + Linear Motor
Image Stabilization Yes
Autofocus Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Min Focus Distance 98.0 cm
Max Magnification 0.35x
Elements / Groups 22 elements in 16 groups
Aperture Blades 9
Filter Diameter 77mm
Weight 1395g
Dimensions 93.9 x 205.0mm
Release Year 2017
MSRP $2,499

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🖼️ Sample Photos

Real-world photos taken with the Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS (SEL100400GM), sourced from SampleShots.

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