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Certified Keeper Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS
85 PixelMeter Score 25 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Fast, accurate, and reliable autofocus performance
  • Exceptional sharpness and image quality across the entire zoom range
  • Internal zoom design maintains balance and stability
  • Robust, weather-sealed build quality
  • Impressive reach and versatility for wildlife subjects
Cons Cons
  • Slow variable maximum aperture limits low-light performance
  • Large, heavy physical footprint
  • Fixed tripod foot lacks Arca-Swiss compatibility
  • Requires monopod or tripod for optimal stability
  • High price point

Launch price Launch price $2,899
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 400-800mm f/6.3-8
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS
Close focus Close focus 1.7 m (0.23x)
Filter thread Filter thread 105mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Dual linear motors
Weight & size Weight & size 2470g (5 lb 7.1 oz) · 119.8 x 346 mm (4.72 x 13.62 in)

Announcement date Announcement date February 26, 2025
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $2,899
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom
Lens line / series Lens line / series G

Elements Elements 27
Groups Groups 19
Special elements Special elements 6 ED
Front fluorine coating Front fluorine coating Yes

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 400mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 800mm
Max aperture (wide) Max aperture (wide) f/6.3
Max aperture (tele) Max aperture (tele) f/8
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/36–45
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 11

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 6° - 10°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Dual linear motors
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 1.7 m
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.23x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes

Aperture ring Aperture ring Yes
AF/MF switch AF/MF switch Yes

Weight Weight 2470g (5 lb 7.1 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 119.8mm (4.72 in)
Length Length 346mm (13.62 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 105mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing Full weather sealing
Internal zoom Internal zoom Yes
Tripod collar Tripod collar Included

Teleconverter compatibility Teleconverter compatibility 2.0x