Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSSvsSony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS
FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
100-400mm / F4.5-5.6
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FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS
400mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS suits you better
- Weight1500g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 98cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 100-400mm in a single lens
When the FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS suits you better
- Brightness1.4 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS205mm long × 93.9mm diameter
- FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS359mm long × 158.1mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS | Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 100mm | 400mm | −300mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 400mm | 400mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4.5 | F2.8 | 1.4 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F2.8 | 2.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F32 | F22 | +10.0 |
| Min focus distance | 98cm | 2.7m | −1.72m |
| Max magnification | 0.35× | 0.16× | +0.19x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 11blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 1.40kg | 2.90kg | −1500g |
| Length | 205mm | 359mm | −154mm |
| Diameter | 93.9mm | 158.1mm | −64.2mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 40.5mm | +36.5mm |
| Released | 2017 | 2018 | −1year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS relative to FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
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FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS
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