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Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS

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Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS

Focal length
400 mm
Aperture
f/2.8
Weight
2895 g
Filter diameter
40.5 mm
Min. focus distance
270 cm
Length
359 mm
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At a Glance

The 400 mm f/2.8 is a telephoto prime for Sony E-mount full frame. It pairs long reach with a very wide maximum aperture, includes optical stabilization and is weather sealed. It works with teleconverters and takes drop-in filters. It weighs 2.9 kg and focuses down to 2.7 m. It suits wildlife, birds and sports.

Good for

  • Wildlife
  • Birds
  • Sports

Worth knowing

  • At 2.9 kg it is heavy: a monopod or tripod helps for longer sessions.

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Technical Specifications

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Min. focal length
400 mm
Max. focal length
400 mm
Max. aperture (min. zoom)
f/2.8
Max. aperture (max. zoom)
f/2.8
Min. aperture
f/22
Elements
23
Groups
17
Weight
2,895 g (6.38 lb)
Filter diameter
40.5 mm
Min. focus distance
270 cm (106.3 in)
Max. magnification
1:6.3 (0.16×)
Length
359 mm (14.13 in)
Diameter
158.1 mm (6.22 in)
Released
September 2018

Manufacturer data: sony.co.uk

Last checked: October 13, 2026 (against the manufacturer data) · How we check

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Which cameras does the Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS fit?

The Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS is a full-frame lens for Sony E-Mount cameras. On full-frame bodies it uses the whole sensor; on APS-C Sony E-Mount cameras its field of view equals 600 mm in full-frame terms.

Sony E-Mount cameras

Full frame:
Sony A7R VI,Sony A7 V,Sony FX2,Sony A1 II,Sony A9 III,Sony A7C II,Sony A7CR,Sony ZV-E1,Sony A7R V,Sony A7 IV,Sony A1,Sony FX3,Sony A7S III,Sony A7C,Sony FX6,Sony A7R IV (A7R IVA),Sony A9 II,Sony FX9,Sony A7 III,Sony A7R III (A7R IIIA),Sony A9,Sony A7R II,Sony A7S II,Sony A7 II,Sony A7S,Sony A7,Sony A7R
APS-C:
Sony ZV-E10 II,Sony A6700,Sony FX30,Sony ZV-E10,Sony A6600,Sony A6100,Sony A6400,Sony A6500,Sony A6300,Sony QX1 (ILCE-QX1),Sony A6000,Sony A5100,Sony A3500,Sony A5000,Sony A3000,Sony NEX-5T,Sony NEX-3N,Sony NEX-6,Sony NEX-5R,Sony NEX-F3,Sony NEX-7,Sony NEX-5N,Sony NEX-C3,Sony NEX-5,Sony NEX-3

Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS compared

Key specs side by side with the most similar Sony E-Mount lenses.

LensSony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSSSony FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSSSony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSSTokina SZX Super Tele 400mm F8 Reflex MF
Focal length400 mm400 mm300 mm400 mm
Max. aperturef/2.8f/4.5f/2.8f/8
Weight2,895 g994 g1,470 g355 g
Filter diameter40.5 mm95 mm40.5 mm67 mm
Min. focus distance270 cm250 cm200 cm115 cm
Length359 mm242 mm265 mm77 mm
Autofocusyesyesyesno
Image stabilizationyesyesyesno
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Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS: FAQ

Does the Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS have autofocus?

Yes, the Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS has autofocus.

Does the Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS have image stabilization?

Yes, the Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS has optical image stabilization.

How much does the Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS weigh?

The Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS weighs 2,895 g. It is 359 mm long with a diameter of 158.1 mm.

What filter size does the Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS use?

The Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS takes 40.5 mm screw-in filters.

How close can the Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS focus?

The minimum focus distance of the Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS is 270 cm, measured from the sensor plane.

Is the Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS a full-frame lens?

Yes, the Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS covers full frame. On APS-C cameras its field of view equals 600 mm in full-frame terms.

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