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Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 G Master OSS Telephoto Lens

Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 G Master OSS Telephoto Lens

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The Sony 400mm G Master Telephoto lens is full of innovative technology, with no expense spared. Prepare for incredible autofocus performance thanks to XD Linear Motors, with G Master glass and f/2.8 aperture for optimal results

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  • XD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motors deliver highly proficient focus and tracking AF
  • Outstanding resolution right out to the edges of the image
  • One of the lightest super telephoto primes in its class at 2,895g
  • Full-time DMF and comprehensive lens barrel controls for quick adjustments on the fly
  • A right aperture together with stabilisation provide reliable low light performance
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Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens Summary

Sony employed their most advanced technology to ensure the FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS provides class leading performance to professional users. The bright aperture lends itself to indoor and outdoor work, which excels at low light particularly when coupled with the optical stabilisation system. Image quality is rendered in high resolution with sharpness apparent across the entire frame and soft out of focus bokeh is rendered by an 11-bladed round aperture.

Weighing in at just 2,895g the 400mm f/2.8 GM is amongst the lightest lenses in its class, although users will often opt for a monopod for extended shooting times. Apply a 1.4x or 2.0x teleconverter and you can also handhold at up to 800mm focal length on a full frame Sony camera.

Key features

  • Outstanding G Master resolution and bokeh
  • XD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motor technology
  • 5x improvement in tracking moving subjects
  • Maximises performance from high-end Sony Mirrorless Camera Bodies when capturing dynamic sports or wildlife
  • Spherical aberration is carefully controlled during design and manufacture to achieve optimum bokeh quality
  • World's lightest in its class
  • Dust and moisture resistant
  • Durable magnesium alloy exterior
  • Florine coating to wipe dirt and fingerprints away
  • Tripod mount
  • Manual focus override by using focus ring even when shooting in AF-C mode
  • New Mode ‘3' provides optimum stabilisation for dynamic sports action
  • Four focus hold buttons and a focus ring with Linear Response MF further enhance versatility

Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens features in detail

  • Mount: Sony E-mount
  • Format: 35mm Full Frame
  • Focal-length (mm): 400
  • 35Mm Equivalent Focal-length (APS-C): 600
  • Lens Groups / Elements: 17-23 *Including One Filter
  • Angle Of View (35mm): 6°10'
  • Angle Of View (APS-C: 4°10'1
  • Maximum Aperture (F): 2.8
  • Minimum Aperture (F): 22
  • Aperture Blades: 11
  • Circular Aperture: Yes
  • Minimum Focus Distance: 2.7 M (8.86 Ft)
  • Maximum Magnification Ratio (X): 0.16
  • Filter Diameter (Mm): 40.5 (Slot-in)
  • Image Stabilisation (Steadyshot): Optical Steadyshot
  • Teleconverter Compatibility (X1.4): SSEL14Tc
  • Teleconverter Compatibility (X2.0): SEL20Tc
  • Hood Type: Round Shape

Full Details

Latest G Master technology

Innovative G Master F2.8 super telephoto

Sony’s most advanced lens technologies have been unsparingly applied in this large-aperture super telephoto lens, achieving extraordinary speed, outstanding G Master resolution and bokeh, plus professional control and reliability. Moreover, the SEL400F28GM is the lightest super telephoto lens in its class1, providing unparalleled handheld shooting freedom.

New fast linear motors

Speed that maximises body performance

New XD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motors deliver higher thrust than conventional types, achieving up to a 5x improvement2 in moving-subject tracking performance with current and future camera bodies. Two of these new motors and newly developed algorithms quietly drive the lens’s large focus lens group faster and more precisely than ever before. The full speed performance of advanced camera bodies can be applied to capturing dynamic sports or wildlife subjects.

Resolution and bokeh

Stunning G Master resolution and bokeh

Extremely high design standards ensure outstanding resolution right out to the image edges. Three fluorite elements minimise chromatic aberration. Spherical aberration is carefully controlled during design and manufacture to achieve the highest possible bokeh quality. Optional high-performance 1.4x and 2.0x tele-converters are supported3, providing outstanding resolution and contrast even at 800mm.

Lightweight for hand holding

The world's lightest at just 2,895 grams (102.2 ounces)

An innovative optical design that includes three fluorite elements reduces the number of elements at the front of the lens barrel for a low weight of 2,895 grams (102.2 ounces). Durable magnesium alloy components also contribute to reduced weight. Portability and handling are outstanding, and ideal balance affords agile, easy operation whether shooting handheld or on a monopod.

Excellent build quality

Durability and reliability for challenging conditions

Dust and moisture resistant design4 provides the reliability needed for outdoor use in harsh conditions. A durable magnesium alloy used for the lens barrel exterior, tripod mount, and interior barrel components achieves tough durability while minimising overall weight. The front lens element features a fluorine coating that helps to keep it clean while making it easier to wipe dirt and fingerprints away.

Sealed for pro use

Features for professional shooting needs

Full-time DMF allows manual focus to be engaged simply by rotating the focus ring, even while shooting in AF-C mode. Optical image stabilisation is built-in, and a new Mode 35 setting features an advanced algorithm that provides optimum stabilisation for dynamic sports action while also making framing easier. Four focus hold buttons and a focus ring with Linear Response MF further enhance versatility.

Coatings

Lens Configuration

G Master series lenses take imaging and expression to previously unattainable levels with a stunning blend of extremely high resolution and softly dissolving background bokeh

[1] Fluorite lens [2] ED glass

MTF (Modulation Transfer Function) describes how well a lens can reproduce fine details, measured as the degree of contrast achieved between finely spaced lines.

[1] Contrast (%) [2] Distance from optical centre of lens (mm) [3] Max. aperture [4] F8 aperture [5] Spatial frequency [6] 10 line pairs / mm [7] 30 line pairs / mm [8] R: Radial values T: Tangential values

Lens controls

Lens Controls

1. Focusing ring / 2. Function ring / 3. Tripod collar ring / 4. Focus-hold button / 5. Drop in filter holder / 6. Strap eyelet / 7. Tripod collar ring-clicking select switch / 8. Security slot (able to attach a security wire)

Focus controls

Lens Controls

1. Focus-mode switch / 2. Full-time DMF switch / 3. Focus-range limiter / 4. Function ring select switch / 5. SET button / 6. Shake compensation switch / 7. Shake compensation mode switch/ 8. BEEP switch

Offers: N/A
Offer Category: Camera Lenses
Offer Product Type: Sony Lenses E Mount
Autofocus: Yes
Aperture ring: N/A
Constant Aperture: Yes
Lens CIPA Image stabilization rating: N/A
Colour: N/A
Diameter (mm): 158
Length (mm): 359
Weight (g): 19595
Distance scale: Yes
DoF scale: N/A
Elements: 23
Environmental Sealing: N/A
Focus distance limiter: Yes
Focal length: 400 mm
Focus method: N/A
Filter Thread: N/A
Full time manual: Yes
Groups: 17
Hood supplied: Yes
Lens Image stabilization: N/A
Lens mount: N/A
Lens Materials: N/A
Maximum focal length: 400
Maximum magnification: 0.16
Maximum aperture (number): 2.8
Maximum aperture (text): N/A
Max Format size: N/A
Minimum focal length: 400
Lens Minimum focus distance (m): 2.7
Minimum aperture (number): N/A
Minimum aperture (text): N/A
Motor type: N/A
Number of diaphragm blades: 11
Power zoom: N/A
Special elements / coatings: 1 fluorite and 3 ED elements, Nano AR and fluorine coatings
Tripod collar: Yes
Lens type: N/A
Wide/Tele: N/A
Lens Level: N/A
Best For: N/A
Best For Holiday and Landscape: N/A
Best For Interior and Architecture: N/A
Best For Fashion and Portrait: N/A
Best For Macro and Still Life: N/A
Best For Astro: Yes
Best For Street: N/A
Best For Wildlife and Sport: Yes
Zoom lock: N/A
Zoom method: N/A
Notes: N/A

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Our Verdict

There was a lot of anticipation for Sony to produce a professional prime super telephoto lens to compliment their range and the 400mm f/2.8 G Master does not disappoint. Designed to work in conjunction with top-end high speed mirrorless cameras such as the Alpha 1 and a9 II users will find subject tracking using this lens is 5x more effective. The design of the lens has been refined to provide exceptional image quality along with similarly excellent hand holding performance.

The G Master lenses all share similar traits including glass and lens elements which are painstakingly constructed to render optimal sharpness and portray beautifully smooth bokeh filled backgrounds. This is without question the ultimate option for users who need the fastest and most reliable bright aperture super telephoto lens designed for sports, action and wildlife photography.

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  • Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
  • Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
    • Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
    • Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
  • Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes  with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
    • Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
    • Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
  • Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
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    • Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
  • Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
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    • Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.

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