Sony

FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS

Sony's professional telephoto zoom for full-frame E-mount — the FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS covers the most useful range for wildlife and sports photography with G Master optical quality, Dual XD linear motor AF, and built-in OSS. On APS-C Sony bodies it delivers a 150–600mm equivalent range — exceptional reach for birds in flight and distant wildlife. One of the finest telephoto zooms available for any mirrorless system.

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£2499 new
Average price across retailers: ~£2649
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Core
Released
2017
Aperture
f/4.5-5.6 (variable max aperture)
Compatible Mount
Sony FE (full-frame E-mount)
Dimensions
93.9mm diameter × 218mm length
Weight
1395g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Performance
AF Motor
Dual XD linear motors — ultra-fast tracking for moving subjects
Optical IS
4.5-stop OSS (up to 5.5 stops combined with body IBIS)
Burst Rate
N/A
Battery Life
N/A
Optics
Min. Focus Distance
112cm minimum focus distance
Viewfinder
N/A
Screen
N/A
Memory Cards
N/A
Connectivity
N/A

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre
Wildlife
9.0
Sports & Action
9.0
Landscape
7.0
Great For
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Wildlife 100–400mm with OSS and Dual XD tracking — birds in flight, safari, and any fast-moving wildlife subject.
Sports & Action World-class subject tracking AF and reach handles professional sports from the touchline to the velodrome.
🏔️
Landscape Telephoto compression isolates mountain details and distant scenes — with OSS for sharp handheld results.
⚠️ Not Ideal For

No significant limitations identified — this is a versatile camera without obvious weak spots for most shooters.

📝 How suitability scores are calculated Scores reflect the aggregated consensus from verified purchaser reviews across tracked UK retailers, weighted by photography genre tags applied by reviewers. This is community opinion — not GearFrame editorial assessment.
Price History — FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS
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