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Sony FE 100-400mm f/5.6-8 OSS

A brand-new, affordable super-telephoto alternative to the pricier 100-400mm GM — DPReview called it 'affordable but fairly slow' given its variable f/5.6-8 aperture, aimed at hobbyists and wildlife shooters wanting reach without GM cost.

Starting from
£799 new
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Core
Released
2026
Lens Type
Zoom
Focal Length
100–400mm
Aperture
f/5.6-8
Compatible Mount
Sony FE
Filter Size
67mm
Dimensions
78.2mm x 164.5mm
Weight
654g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Dual linear motors
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
9
Magnification
0.41x
Min. Focus Distance
0.86m

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GearScore™ — Suitability by Genre

Base score — computed from verified specs for an enthusiast shooting photo and video. Camera Match adjusts it for your skill level and priorities.

Portrait
5.5
Street
4.4
Travel
5.7
Wedding & Events
6.1
Filmmaking
5.5
Documentary
6.2
Sports & Action
7.3
Landscape
5.6
Wildlife
7.4
Casual
5.9
Food
5.6
Macro
6.1
Architecture
5.3
Underwater
5.4
✅ Great For
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Wildlife 7.4 Strong on focal length, autofocus and weather sealing. Affordable 400mm reach for hobbyist wildlife photography.
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Sports & Action 7.3 Strong on focal length, autofocus and burst-speed support.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Street 4.4 Held back by focal length and maximum aperture.
📝 How suitability scores are calculated GearScore™ genre scores are calculated from this camera's verified specifications — autofocus, sensor, weight, weather sealing and more — weighted by what matters for each type of photography. Where a spec sheet misses something (e.g. a manual-focus rangefinder for street), we apply a documented editorial adjustment. Scores are not based on customer reviews. See our full methodology →
Price History — FE 100-400mm f/5.6-8 OSS