Friday, August 21, 2026

Sony Launches FE 100-400MM F5.6-8 OSS, The Perfect Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens for Hobbyists


Delivering Outstanding Mobility and Excellent Image Quality Across the Entire Zoom Range


For 35mm full-frame AlphaTM E-mount cameras, Sony presents the FE 100-400mm F5.6-8 OSS, a super-telephoto 100 mm–400 mm zoom lens that you can conveniently carry to get closer to the moments you can't. This new lens is lightweight and small, weighing only 654 g (approximately), despite its super-telephoto capabilities shooting up to 400mm. The most recent optical design, which uses two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and two aspherical elements, achieves excellent image quality throughout the whole zoom range. Additionally, the lens has built-in optical image stabilization to enable handheld shooting in the super-telephoto range and fast, accurate AF (autofocus) performance to help capture moving subjects like birds, sports, trains, and aircraft.


Key Features of FE 100-400MM F5.6-8 OSS in Detail:


  • Compact, Lightweight Design for Easy Handling, Even for First-time Super-Telephoto Users
The lens weighs about 654 g and has a 100-400 mm super-telephoto zoom range, making it incredibly light to carry. Its design facilitates quick framing and ease of handling during handheld shooting in addition to its exceptional portability. By utilizing the "compression effect," which causes the distance between close subjects and far-off background elements to appear closer together, users can enjoy landscape photography exclusive to super-telephoto lenses while also capturing powerful images of subjects that are challenging to approach, like birds and sports scenes. With the lens supporting focal lengths of up to 800 mm, or up to 1,200 mm in APS-C mode, you can double the distance you can capture when using an optional teleconverter.

  • Sharp Detail through the Entire Zoom Range means you can Capture the Details That Matter 
Its optical design, which includes two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and two aspherical elements that reduce chromatic and other aberrations and provide clear rendering throughout the entire zoom range, provides excellent image quality regardless of the distance users plan to shoot. Its 9-blade circular aperture and spherical aberration optimization allow the shooting subject to stand out impressively in a natural, soft bokeh. Furthermore, with a maximum magnification of 0.41x and a minimum focusing distance of 0.86 m at the telephoto end and 1.13 m at the wide end, users can enjoy taking close-up pictures of flowers, insects, and other close-up subjects in addition to distant ones.


  • Fast, precise AF and built-in optical image stabilization for moving subjects
The lens can capture moving objects thanks to the linear motor drive's quick, accurate, and quiet AF. When paired with the full-frame mirrorless camera α9 III, the lens also allows for high-speed continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking at up to about 120 frames per second.

Even when photographing far-off subjects, the integrated optical image stabilization effectively reduces camera shake during handheld photography and facilitates steady framing and shooting. Additionally, the lens is compatible with the camera body's coordinated image stabilization control and Active Mode image stabilization, allowing for high-quality still and motion picture shooting with less blur even when using a handheld camera. Additionally, it facilitates the breathing compensation function of the camera body, which corrects angle of view changes brought on by changes in focus position during filming.



  • Usability and Reliability Built for Outdoor Adventures with Dust and Moisture Resistance
Its zoom lock switch, focus mode/range switch, and adjustable focus hold button allow it to operate quickly in a variety of shooting situations and facilitate comfortable ultra-telephoto shooting. Additionally, a design that is resistant to moisture and dust allows users to shoot confidently even in the event of unforeseen weather changes. The included lens hood aids in preventing ghosting and flare, which can lower image quality.


Availability

Please check with your official local Sony retailer for your country’s specific availability and price.

The FE 100-400mm F5.6-8 OSS product video can be viewed here.





Exclusive stories and exciting new content shot with the new FE 100-400mm F5.6-8 OSS and Sony's other imaging products can also be found at https://experience.sony-asia.com/, a site created to inform, educate, and inspire creators.

















SONY CORPORATION
Sony Corporation is a wholly owned subsidiary of Sony Group Corporation and is responsible for the Entertainment, Technology & Services (ET&S) business. With the mission to “create the future of entertainment through the power of technology together with creators,” we aim to continue to deliver Kando* to people around the world. For more information, visit: http://www.sony.net

*Kando is a Japanese word that roughly translates to the sense of awe and emotion you feel when experiencing something beautiful and amazing for the first time.

No comments:

Post a Comment