Product Comparison: Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS vs Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS


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Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS Telephoto Zoom Lens
Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS Camera Lens
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General Specifications
Brand
Sony
Sony
Model
FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS
FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
The Sony FE 100-400 mm F4.5-5.6 G Master lens comes with 100 mm to 400 mm zoom range and is ideal for sports, wildlife, and similar subjects, with image quality and Autofocus performance that supports the needs of professional users.
The first full-frame 70-300mm E-mount zoom offers outstanding image-wide resolution. It also lets you get close for stunning close-ups and details with 0.9-meter minimum focus. Built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilisation effectively counters camera shake from close focus to telephoto, while an advanced linear actuator ensures fast, precise autofocus.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Sony E
Sony E
Maximum Aperture
4.5 /f
4.5 /f
Minimum Focal Length
100 millimeters
70 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
400 millimeters
300 millimeters
Lens Type
Telephoto zoom
Telephoto zoom
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS Telephoto Zoom Lens
  • The lens is very very sharp at all focal lengths.
  • This is a fantastically sharp and quick to autofocus lens.
  • I was very pleased with the very sharp image using a Sony A6500.
  • The images are sharp. Great focal length.
  • Excellent range, super sharp, super fast autofocus.
Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS Camera Lens
  • Excellent build quality. Constant aperture.
  • Really nice reach, decent aperture.
  • Fast autofocus, steady shot, and a perfect focal length.
  • The F4.5 Aperture isn't exactly fast and bright for a lens of this size.
  • The aperture is a little difficult to work with.
Size & Weight
Height
3.7 in.
3.3 in.
Width
3.7 in.
3.3 in.
Depth
8.07 in.
5.65 in.
Weight
49.3 oz.
30.2 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS Telephoto Zoom Lens
  • This is a terrific lens. It's lighter weight than the equivalent lens I'd had when I used Canon gear, very sharp and fast focus.
  • Excellent optics, very light in comparison to similar lenses.
  • It is amazing, fast and clear. Good size.
  • Love everything about this lens. Beautiful images. Amazing quality. Great size and weight.
  • The lightweight lens has excellent results.
Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS Camera Lens
  • It feels incredibly compact.
  • Very crisp and compact.
  • Works as advertised, has a good weight.
  • This is a very heavy lens throwing off the balance of any of the a6000 models.
  • It's big, it's heavy, it's expensive.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
38.64 in.
35.52 in.
Field Of View
FX 24° - 6°10' / DX 16° - 4°10'
FX 34° - 8°10' / DX 23° - 5°20'
Zoom Type
Rotating
Rotating
Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Imaging"
Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS Telephoto Zoom Lens
  • The optical image stabilization works seamlessly on my A7RIII.
  • Focuses really well, has great stabilization and feels very high quality.
  • AF is quick and sure. Stabilization, when using it also with a stabilized body, is amazing.
  • Autofocus works very good and fast!
  • Super sharp and lighter than expected. Very fast autofocus.
Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS Camera Lens
  • Fast focus. Clear, crisp pictures.
  • Amazing quality on action shots with super fast capture.
  • The focus is decently fast and the bokeh is nice.
  • Perfect focus ring in both sensitivity and glide.
  • Focus is quick, and sharpness is very good.
Features
Brand Compatibility
Sony
Sony
Sensor Type Compatibility
FX Format / DX Format
FX Format / DX Format
Lens Groups and Elements
22 Elements in 16 Groups
16 Elements in 13 Groups
Number of Aperture Blades
9
9
Filter Diameter
77 millimeters
72 millimeters
Extras
Direct Drive SSM (DDSSM), ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass, Circular aperture
ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) Glass, Nano AR Coating, Circular aperture
What customers say about "Features"
Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS Telephoto Zoom Lens
  • Excellent build quality. High quality construction.
  • The focus ring is buttery smooth.
  • The images are so crispy edge to edge.
  • Excellent contrast and sharpness across the frame at all focal lengths.
  • Very nice lens. Smooth operation and great optics.
Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS Camera Lens
  • Quality and feel is superb.
  • Solid construction. Doesn't feel cheap at all.
  • This is a great product and produces stunning pictures.
  • It is crazy sharp and autofocus is super fast.
  • Solid construction, soft running rings, silent autofocus.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Link
Manual
Download
Download
MSRP
2499.99 $

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