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Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS

Sony's longest-reaching zoom to date, marketed to wildlife and birding photographers who need reach over speed. Large and heavy enough that it's a dedicated-purpose lens rather than a walkaround.

Starting from
£2399 new
Used from £1834 (Wex Photo Video)
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£2399
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Wex Photo Video used
£1834
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Value & Depreciation
£2550
Launch price
→
£2399
Today
=
6%
Value drop
Over ~1 year, this camera has cost roughly £151/year to own (buy at launch price, sell today). That's one of the lower cost-per-year cameras in its class.
Core
Released
2025
Lens Type
Zoom
Focal Length
400–800mm
Aperture
f/6.3-8
Compatible Mount
Sony FE
Filter Size
105mm
Dimensions
119.8mm x 346mm
Weight
2470g
Weather Sealed
Yes
Optics & Focus
AF Motor
Dual XD Linear Motors
Optical IS
None (relies on body IS if available)
Aperture Blades
11
Min. Focus Distance
1.7m

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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
6.3
Street
3.3
Travel
4.6
Wedding & Events
6.1
Filmmaking
5.3
Documentary
5.8
Sports & Action
8.1
Landscape
5.6
Wildlife
7.9
Casual
4.7
Food
5.7
Architecture
5.8
Underwater
5.4
✅ Great For
⚡
Sports & Action 8.1 Strong on autofocus, focal length and burst-speed support.
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Wildlife 7.9 Strong on focal length, autofocus and weather sealing. Sony's longest-reaching zoom to date, for when 800mm genuinely matters.
⚠️ Not Ideal For
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Street 3.3 Held back by portability and focal length.
✈️
Travel 4.6 Held back by portability and focal length.
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Casual 4.7 Held back by portability and focal length.
📝 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 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS