Sony FE 100-400mm f/5.6-8 OSS Lens (Sony E)

Sony FE 100-400mm f/5.6-8 OSS Lens
Compact Telephoto Reach – Dual Linear AF Motors, 120 fps AF Tracking & Optical SteadyShot

The Sony FE 100-400mm f/5.6-8 OSS is a versatile telephoto zoom lens engineered for full-frame Sony E-mount mirrorless cameras. Designed for sports, wildlife, and event photographers who require extreme reach in a highly portable footprint, this lens delivers exceptional clarity across a flexible 100-400mm focal range. Its lightweight, variable-aperture body allows for effortless handheld operation, further supported by built-in Optical SteadyShot (OSS) image stabilization to counteract camera shake.

Driven by dual linear autofocus motors, the lens supports high-speed continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking up to 120 fps, maintaining precise focus tracking even while zooming. The optical design incorporates two Extra-Low Dispersion (ED) elements and two aspherical elements to suppress chromatic aberrations, color fringing, and distortions. With a close minimum focusing distance of 2.8 feet and a 0.41x maximum magnification ratio at the 400mm end, it excels at capturing detailed close-up subjects. Built for field use, the weather-sealed chassis features a zoom lock switch, focus hold buttons, and a focus range limiter, and it is fully compatible with Sony’s 1.4x and 2x teleconverters to extend reach up to 800mm.

Key Features & Performance Highlights

Compact 100-400mm Telephoto Range: Ideal for sports, action, and wildlife, with reach expandable up to 800mm via optional Sony FE teleconverters.

Dual Linear AF Motors: Supports ultra-fast autofocus and full tracking capabilities up to 120 fps, including active AF during zoom adjustments.

Optical SteadyShot (OSS) Stabilization: Reduces camera shake for sharp handheld capture at extended focal lengths.

Advanced Optical Elements: Features 2 ED elements and 2 aspherical elements to maintain high resolution and contrast throughout the zoom range.

2.8-Foot Close Focus & 0.41x Magnification: Outstanding close-up capability for small or distant subjects at the telephoto end.

Weather-Sealed Field Design: Includes a zoom lock switch, customizable focus hold buttons, a focus range limiter, and dust- and moisture-resistant construction.

Technical Specifications

Lens Type: Telephoto Zoom Lens

Lens Mount System: Sony E Native (Full-Frame & APS-C Compatible)

Focal Length Range: 100 to 400 mm (35mm Equivalent on APS-C: 150 to 600 mm)

Maximum Aperture Range: f/5.6 (Wide) to f/8 (Telephoto)

Minimum Focus Distance: 2.8 feet / 0.85 m

Maximum Magnification Ratio: 0.41x (at 400mm)

Optical Construction: 2 ED Elements, 2 Aspherical Elements

Autofocus Drive Mechanism: Dual Linear Motors

Image Stabilization: Optical SteadyShot (OSS)

High Frame Rate AF Compatibility: Supports up to 120 fps Shooting with AF/AE

Diaphragm Design: 9-Blade Rounded Iris

Teleconverter Compatibility: Works with Sony FE 1.4x and 2.0x Teleconverters

Barrel Controls: Zoom Lock Switch, Focus Range Limiter, Focus Hold Buttons

Weather Sealing: Dust- and Moisture-Resistant Design