Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 gm OSS Lens
Sony's 400mm F2.8 G Master Prime Lens produces brilliant image quality, extraordinary focusing speed and precision all in an extremely balanced design. This is the first large aperture super-telephoto prime to join the E-Mount line up. Weighing in at just 2895g, the FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS Lens provides a great level of portability and handheld manoeuvrability which hasn't yet been achieved in a lens of this class. Fast & Precise Autofocus The FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS lens features two newly developed high-speed XD Linear Motors which drive the lens' focus group, achieving up to a 5x improvement in moving-subject tracking performance. These motors are supported by specially developed motion algorithms to minimise lag and instability and control noise levels, resulting in exceptionally quick, accurate and quiet autofocus performance. This allows the lens to capture dynamic, fast moving athletes or wildlife with ease. G Master Image Quality and Bokeh This large aperture prime lens features an great level of image quality and detail, with outstanding contrast and resolution maintained all the way to the corners of the image. The unique optical design featured on this lens includes three fluorite elements which help minimise chromatic aberration and suppress any amount of colour bleeding. The lens has also been coated with Sony’s original Nano AR coating to suppress any unwanted reflections, glare, or ghosting. Durability and Reliability With a ust and moisture resistant design, this lens provides the reliability required for outdoor use even in tough weather conditions. A durable magnesium alloy is used for the lens barrel exterior, tripod mount and interior barrel components achieves tough durability while minimizing the overall weight of the lens. The front lens element features a fluorine coating that helps to keep it clean while making it easier to wipe dirt and fingerprints away.
Sony's 400mm F2.8 G Master Prime Lens produces brilliant image quality, extraordinary focusing speed and precision all in an extremely balanced design. This is the first large aperture super-telephoto prime to join the E-Mount line up. Weighing in at just 2895g, the FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS Lens provides a great level of portability and handheld manoeuvrability which hasn't yet been achieved in a lens of this class. Fast & Precise Autofocus The FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS lens features two newly developed high-speed XD Linear Motors which drive the lens' focus group, achieving up to a 5x improvement in moving-subject tracking performance. These motors are supported by specially developed motion algorithms to minimise lag and instability and control noise levels, resulting in exceptionally quick, accurate and quiet autofocus performance. This allows the lens to capture dynamic, fast moving athletes or wildlife with ease. G Master Image Quality and Bokeh This large aperture prime lens features an great level of image quality and detail, with outstanding contrast and resolution maintained all the way to the corners of the image. The unique optical design featured on this lens includes three fluorite elements which help minimise chromatic aberration and suppress any amount of colour bleeding. The lens has also been coated with Sony’s original Nano AR coating to suppress any unwanted reflections, glare, or ghosting. Durability and Reliability With a ust and moisture resistant design, this lens provides the reliability required for outdoor use even in tough weather conditions. A durable magnesium alloy is used for the lens barrel exterior, tripod mount and interior barrel components achieves tough durability while minimizing the overall weight of the lens. The front lens element features a fluorine coating that helps to keep it clean while making it easier to wipe dirt and fingerprints away.
Sony's 400mm F2.8 G Master Prime Lens produces brilliant image quality, extraordinary focusing speed and precision all in an extremely balanced design. This is the first large aperture super-telephoto prime to join the E-Mount line up. Weighing in at just 2895g, the FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS Lens provides a great level of portability and handheld manoeuvrability which hasn't yet been achieved in a lens of this class. Fast & Precise Autofocus The FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS lens features two newly developed high-speed XD Linear Motors which drive the lens' focus group, achieving up to a 5x improvement in moving-subject tracking performance. These motors are supported by specially developed motion algorithms to minimise lag and instability and control noise levels, resulting in exceptionally quick, accurate and quiet autofocus performance. This allows the lens to capture dynamic, fast moving athletes or wildlife with ease. G Master Image Quality and Bokeh This large aperture prime lens features an great level of image quality and detail, with outstanding contrast and resolution maintained all the way to the corners of the image. The unique optical design featured on this lens includes three fluorite elements which help minimise chromatic aberration and suppress any amount of colour bleeding. The lens has also been coated with Sony’s original Nano AR coating to suppress any unwanted reflections, glare, or ghosting. Durability and Reliability With a ust and moisture resistant design, this lens provides the reliability required for outdoor use even in tough weather conditions. A durable magnesium alloy is used for the lens barrel exterior, tripod mount and interior barrel components achieves tough durability while minimizing the overall weight of the lens. The front lens element features a fluorine coating that helps to keep it clean while making it easier to wipe dirt and fingerprints away.
Sony's 400mm F2.8 G Master Prime Lens produces brilliant image quality, extraordinary focusing speed and precision all in an extremely balanced design. This is the first large aperture super-telephoto prime to join the E-Mount line up. Weighing in at just 2895g, the FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS Lens provides a great level of portability and handheld manoeuvrability which hasn't yet been achieved in a lens of this class. Fast & Precise Autofocus The FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS lens features two newly developed high-speed XD Linear Motors which drive the lens' focus group, achieving up to a 5x improvement in moving-subject tracking performance. These motors are supported by specially developed motion algorithms to minimise lag and instability and control noise levels, resulting in exceptionally quick, accurate and quiet autofocus performance. This allows the lens to capture dynamic, fast moving athletes or wildlife with ease. G Master Image Quality and Bokeh This large aperture prime lens features an great level of image quality and detail, with outstanding contrast and resolution maintained all the way to the corners of the image. The unique optical design featured on this lens includes three fluorite elements which help minimise chromatic aberration and suppress any amount of colour bleeding. The lens has also been coated with Sony’s original Nano AR coating to suppress any unwanted reflections, glare, or ghosting. Durability and Reliability With a ust and moisture resistant design, this lens provides the reliability required for outdoor use even in tough weather conditions. A durable magnesium alloy is used for the lens barrel exterior, tripod mount and interior barrel components achieves tough durability while minimizing the overall weight of the lens. The front lens element features a fluorine coating that helps to keep it clean while making it easier to wipe dirt and fingerprints away.
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Used Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens *Dent on top barrel
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originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
We thought were living the dream a couple of years ago when we purchased the A9/ 200-600 combination. Well, the A1/ 400 2.8 combination is Nirvana. For years we had avoided buying a prime lens because shooting from a tripod costs too many shots, especially when trying to shoot flying birds. When we read the specs on this lens it was an immediate want vs. wallet dilemma. When want turned to lust, the mission to find one for sale somewhere in America was on. The lens arrived late last September right before our fall Yellowstone trip. Within an hour of its arrival, we threw it on the A1 and went searching for something to shoot. We found an egret in a shady corner of a shady pond. When the bird tool flight, we clicked the shutter. We looked through the viewfinder ... MoreWe thought were living the dream a couple of years ago when we purchased the A9/ 200-600 combination. Well, the A1/ 400 2.8 combination is Nirvana. For years we had avoided buying a prime lens because shooting from a tripod costs too many shots, especially when trying to shoot flying birds. When we read the specs on this lens it was an immediate want vs. wallet dilemma. When want turned to lust, the mission to find one for sale somewhere in America was on. The lens arrived late last September right before our fall Yellowstone trip. Within an hour of its arrival, we threw it on the A1 and went searching for something to shoot. We found an egret in a shady corner of a shady pond. When the bird tool flight, we clicked the shutter. We looked through the viewfinder skeptical of what we'd find. The way the autofocus had immediately locked on combined with the clarity of the shot just blew us away.Time after time this winter the autofocus on flying eagles was virtually instantaneous. When combined with the A1, the focus remains locked on the bird even when it flies through tree branches! If you're a serious wildlife photographer, amateur or professional, re-mortgage the house, sell the car, eat peanut butter sandwiches for a year....but, you have to have this lens.
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
After getting bludgeoned by corporate reviews over the years (3-met expectations), this gets a rare 5 star rating from me for a piece Sony should have included with their $$$ lens. Well made in the USA including the small T-style hex wrench included with the unit. I just wish it had the hole/opening near the foot side like they do for the 200-600 model as I usually curl my finger around it when carrying the lens using the foot so I feel more secure.
originally posted on bhphotovideo.com
Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSSThis lens was received on January 24, 2020. I am a birding photographer and have been using the A-mount Sony 500mm f/4 and Sony 300mm f/2.8 lenses for several years with the Sony A99M2 camera. This new 400mm lens is my first E-mount super telephoto. It replaced the 300mm f/2.8 A-mount lens and is being used with the Sony mirrorless A7R4 camera.I was very impressed with this new lens from the moment I took it out of the box. The case is very impressive. If you ever take a trip by air with this lens, I’m sure the case will keep it safe. When I took the lens out of the case, I was amazed at how well balanced it is. Most of the weight is at the camera end making the system feel much lighter than it really is.I realize that the mirrorless ... MoreSony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSSThis lens was received on January 24, 2020. I am a birding photographer and have been using the A-mount Sony 500mm f/4 and Sony 300mm f/2.8 lenses for several years with the Sony A99M2 camera. This new 400mm lens is my first E-mount super telephoto. It replaced the 300mm f/2.8 A-mount lens and is being used with the Sony mirrorless A7R4 camera.I was very impressed with this new lens from the moment I took it out of the box. The case is very impressive. If you ever take a trip by air with this lens, I’m sure the case will keep it safe. When I took the lens out of the case, I was amazed at how well balanced it is. Most of the weight is at the camera end making the system feel much lighter than it really is.I realize that the mirrorless cameras don’t require micro focus adjust but that is how I tested the new lens. I used the micro focus chart as my target to see if the lens would produce a sharp image. I was extremely well impressed with the sharpness of the image at f/2.8. When I stopped down to f/4 then f/5.6 and f/8 the sharpness of the image was awesome in the center of the chart and all that changed from one f/stop to the next was the depth of field.In the past two weeks I’ve put the new system through quite an extensive field trial and it has performed extremely well both with and without the Sony 1.4x tele-converter. The lens is easy to handle. It is very responsive. Focus is nearly instantaneous and very accurate. It’s an expensive piece of equipment but I believe it is well worth the price.
Used Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens *Dent on top barrel
Delivery $42.54
Used Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens - Excellent
Delivery $42.54
Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens
Delivery $42.54
Sony FE 400mm f2.8 GM OSS, Hood, Case 1800512
Free delivery
Sony FE 400mm f2.8 GM OSS, Hood, Case 1803022
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We thought were living the dream a couple of years ago when we purchased the A9/ 200-600 combination. Well, the A1/ 400 2.8 combination is Nirvana. For years we had avoided buying a prime lens because shooting from a tripod costs too many shots, especially when trying to shoot flying birds. When we read the specs on this lens it was an immediate want vs. wallet dilemma. When want turned to lust, the mission to find one for sale somewhere in America was on. The lens arrived late last September right before our fall Yellowstone trip. Within an hour of its arrival, we threw it on the A1 and went searching for something to shoot. We found an egret in a shady corner of a shady pond. When the bird tool flight, we clicked the shutter. We looked through the viewfinder ... MoreWe thought were living the dream a couple of years ago when we purchased the A9/ 200-600 combination. Well, the A1/ 400 2.8 combination is Nirvana. For years we had avoided buying a prime lens because shooting from a tripod costs too many shots, especially when trying to shoot flying birds. When we read the specs on this lens it was an immediate want vs. wallet dilemma. When want turned to lust, the mission to find one for sale somewhere in America was on. The lens arrived late last September right before our fall Yellowstone trip. Within an hour of its arrival, we threw it on the A1 and went searching for something to shoot. We found an egret in a shady corner of a shady pond. When the bird tool flight, we clicked the shutter. We looked through the viewfinder skeptical of what we'd find. The way the autofocus had immediately locked on combined with the clarity of the shot just blew us away.Time after time this winter the autofocus on flying eagles was virtually instantaneous. When combined with the A1, the focus remains locked on the bird even when it flies through tree branches! If you're a serious wildlife photographer, amateur or professional, re-mortgage the house, sell the car, eat peanut butter sandwiches for a year....but, you have to have this lens.
After getting bludgeoned by corporate reviews over the years (3-met expectations), this gets a rare 5 star rating from me for a piece Sony should have included with their $$$ lens. Well made in the USA including the small T-style hex wrench included with the unit. I just wish it had the hole/opening near the foot side like they do for the 200-600 model as I usually curl my finger around it when carrying the lens using the foot so I feel more secure.
Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSSThis lens was received on January 24, 2020. I am a birding photographer and have been using the A-mount Sony 500mm f/4 and Sony 300mm f/2.8 lenses for several years with the Sony A99M2 camera. This new 400mm lens is my first E-mount super telephoto. It replaced the 300mm f/2.8 A-mount lens and is being used with the Sony mirrorless A7R4 camera.I was very impressed with this new lens from the moment I took it out of the box. The case is very impressive. If you ever take a trip by air with this lens, I’m sure the case will keep it safe. When I took the lens out of the case, I was amazed at how well balanced it is. Most of the weight is at the camera end making the system feel much lighter than it really is.I realize that the mirrorless ... MoreSony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSSThis lens was received on January 24, 2020. I am a birding photographer and have been using the A-mount Sony 500mm f/4 and Sony 300mm f/2.8 lenses for several years with the Sony A99M2 camera. This new 400mm lens is my first E-mount super telephoto. It replaced the 300mm f/2.8 A-mount lens and is being used with the Sony mirrorless A7R4 camera.I was very impressed with this new lens from the moment I took it out of the box. The case is very impressive. If you ever take a trip by air with this lens, I’m sure the case will keep it safe. When I took the lens out of the case, I was amazed at how well balanced it is. Most of the weight is at the camera end making the system feel much lighter than it really is.I realize that the mirrorless cameras don’t require micro focus adjust but that is how I tested the new lens. I used the micro focus chart as my target to see if the lens would produce a sharp image. I was extremely well impressed with the sharpness of the image at f/2.8. When I stopped down to f/4 then f/5.6 and f/8 the sharpness of the image was awesome in the center of the chart and all that changed from one f/stop to the next was the depth of field.In the past two weeks I’ve put the new system through quite an extensive field trial and it has performed extremely well both with and without the Sony 1.4x tele-converter. The lens is easy to handle. It is very responsive. Focus is nearly instantaneous and very accurate. It’s an expensive piece of equipment but I believe it is well worth the price.
I bought this lens right before leaving for a 7-day photo workshop in Botswana. I am 5' 3 and was able to hand hold the lens on my A1 body with a battery pack when I needed more flexibility to get the best shot. I found the lens easily fit in my Think Tank backpack along with one other lens and 2 camera bodies. Nearly all of my photos were tack sharp and the combination of this lens with the A1 body was all I needed. I brought an extender but never needed it. I really debated between the 400 and 600 and if you have the A1 body, I think you'll be happy with the 400 - even for birding and higher ISOs needed for low light.
I rented this lens for the Chicago Air and Water show. It had no issues tracking focus on the fast-moving planes. It was a little rough handholding this beast during the whole air show, but it was manageable with the short breaks in between demonstrations.The rental process was seamless, as usual with LensRentals. The only caveat with this particular lens is that you have to either provide your own insurance protection plan or choose the LensCap+ insurance option. No insurance and the LensCap insurance are not allowed - this was not clarified when I first select the insurance plan.
It functions as it should and is a solid, high-quality piece of equipment. There are just two things that keep it from being perfect. One is that it's longer than it needs to be (at least using an A7R IV) and a little heavier than it would need to be. According to my scale it's a few grams heavier than the stock foot. When trying to fly or hike with a big lens, every bit of weight matters. More importantly, it is noticeably more uncomfortable to carry the lens by this lens foot compared to the stock foot. It's just the shape of the foot and the sharper edges. Those two things aside, I recommend it.
I shoot wildlife primarily, including deer bucks in rut and birds-in-flight. I shoot handheld 99.9% of the time and routinely use my FE 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters, with both an a9 and an a7RIII body.This lens totally rocks, in every respect. On the a9, with the FE 2.0x teleconverter, shooting flying ring-billed gulls is a piece of cake, using Wide Lock-on AF against a mostly blue sky. 10 out of 10 were tack-sharp. With the a7RIII, that falls to around 6 out of 10. Ive only had my lens a few days, so I havent shot any really fast flying birds, like diving ducks, but Im confident that this lens, on the a9, with either teleconverter, will give great results.Shooting bucks chasing doe through the woods is another challenging AF situation where this lens shines on ... MoreI shoot wildlife primarily, including deer bucks in rut and birds-in-flight. I shoot handheld 99.9% of the time and routinely use my FE 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters, with both an a9 and an a7RIII body.This lens totally rocks, in every respect. On the a9, with the FE 2.0x teleconverter, shooting flying ring-billed gulls is a piece of cake, using Wide Lock-on AF against a mostly blue sky. 10 out of 10 were tack-sharp. With the a7RIII, that falls to around 6 out of 10. Ive only had my lens a few days, so I havent shot any really fast flying birds, like diving ducks, but Im confident that this lens, on the a9, with either teleconverter, will give great results.Shooting bucks chasing doe through the woods is another challenging AF situation where this lens shines on the a9. Within 1-hour of shooting my first shots with this lens, I got a big white-tail buck, running after a doe at full speed, amongst all kinds of trees and brush. The resulting image was sharp and told a great story.Being able to shoot at f/2.8 makes a huge difference when shooting before and after sunrise. My first day of shooting, I got a big white-tail buck, handheld, at ISO 40000, f/2.8, 1/500-sec. Dont laugh until you see the picture, which turned out quite nicely.Image quality is through the roof. Ill include a picture of a fox squirrel, at a lower ISO, so you can see the fur and eye detail possible with this lens on the a7RIII. Astounding is all I can say. Darn, could only upload two-images. Believe, the detail is sharp.I carry two bodies at all time. One with this lens mounted and the other with my FE 100-400mm GM OSS. I have my wide zooms in a backpack. I hand hold everything except long-exposure. Weight is a huge factor, not just in bearing the load for hours, but hold the lens steady. With the lightness of this lens, the OSS and IBIS, this lens is a breeze to handhold. Wildlife photographers that are not already handholding should try it. Youll get way more shots that youve been missing while futzing with your tripod.Nothing more to add. Worth every penny. Blows away my old EF 500/f4 III rig.
The quick-release strap mount is way too far forward on this foot for a good balance with the 600mm GM.Also, the notch cut out of the dovetail around the mounting screws isn't ideal. With the balance point so far back on the 600mm with a gripped body and a teleconverter, this is exactly where you want to be clamping. The design of a FlexShooter head means its totally unusable with that cut-out, and other heads require careful clamping.In the end, I sold it and got the RRS foot instead. It has the quick-release strap socket in the right place, and the dovetail is continuous to the back of the foot. Problem solved.This is a rare miss for Kirk.
I was sure I’d set myself up for disappointment after spending so much for this lens. Had I lost my mind to GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome)? How could any experience justify sinking this much into one piece of gear?But, after a weekend shooting wildlife with the Sony FE 400mm f2.8 GM OSS (plus the 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters) on the a7rIII, I simply can’t wait to take it out again. Even familiar creatures that I’ve shot many times before take on a new, well, personality may be the word. There’s a combination of detail, accuracy, color (yes, color!) and dynamic range (that too!) that breathe new life into every shot.QUESTIONS? Doubtless like other new owners of the Sony 400mm GM, I’m now wondering if I should have waited a bit longer and blown my bucket list ... MoreI was sure I’d set myself up for disappointment after spending so much for this lens. Had I lost my mind to GAS (Gear Acquisition Syndrome)? How could any experience justify sinking this much into one piece of gear?But, after a weekend shooting wildlife with the Sony FE 400mm f2.8 GM OSS (plus the 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters) on the a7rIII, I simply can’t wait to take it out again. Even familiar creatures that I’ve shot many times before take on a new, well, personality may be the word. There’s a combination of detail, accuracy, color (yes, color!) and dynamic range (that too!) that breathe new life into every shot.QUESTIONS? Doubtless like other new owners of the Sony 400mm GM, I’m now wondering if I should have waited a bit longer and blown my bucket list budget on the just-announced Sony 600mm r4 GM instead.But honestly, I think not...AND HERE’S WHY. The 400mm base length is wonderfully flexible, and Sony’s excellent teleconverters can take it to 560mm f4 or even 800mm f5.6 at little sacrifice in sharpness or dynamic range. Plus, if I use this 400mm prime with the forthcoming a7r IV, I can switch to “cropped-sensor mode” for an additional 1.5x effective length at an industry-standard 26mp.This brings the extended length of this 400mm GM up to 1200mm—and you can’t shorten the 600mm!So, how can I possibly recommend this obscenely expensive lens? With all my heart. Dollar for dollar, I doubt you’ll find a better wildlife telephoto anywhere, at any price, from any other manufacturer.And to my mentor, Mark, who egged me on to buy this uber-glass, I can only say—thank you a thousand and one times, sir. You were right. Gear is very often overrated, but a few fantastic items are honestly the price of reaching the next level. Among that fabulous few, I rank the Sony 400mm f2.8 GM number one.
Top notch lens. The linear motors provide very fast target acquisition and the depth of field makes the subjects pop. I chose this over the 600mm f4 for pure versatility. Add a teleconverter and you have a 600mm f4 with little to no compromise. Tracking is solid and the 2.8 opens up evening and early morning opportunities that did?t exist for me before. If you can afford it, it?s worth the money.
