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| Pros | Pros
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| Cons | Cons
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| Launch price | Launch price $2,499 | Launch price $2,999 |
| Focal length & aperture | Focal length & aperture 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 | Focal length & aperture 500mm f/5.6 |
| Mount & coverage | Mount & coverage Sony E · Full-Frame | Mount & coverage Sony E, L-Mount · Full-Frame |
| Stabilization | Stabilization Optical IS | Stabilization Optical IS, 5 stops (CIPA) |
| Close focus | Close focus 98 cm (0.35x) | Close focus 3.2 m (0.166x) |
| Filter thread | Filter thread 77mm | Filter thread 95mm |
| Autofocus motor | Autofocus motor Double linear motor and Direct Drive SSM | Autofocus motor HLA |
| Weight & size | Weight & size 1395g (3 lb 1.2 oz) · 93.9 x 205 mm (3.70 x 8.07 in) | Weight & size 1365g (3 lb 0.1 oz) · 107.6 x 236.6 mm (4.24 x 9.31 in) |
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| Announcement date | Announcement date April 1, 2017 | Announcement date March 14, 2024 |
| Launch MSRP | Launch MSRP $2,499 | Launch MSRP $2,999 |
| Lens mount | Lens mount Sony E | Lens mount Sony E, L-Mount |
| Image circle coverage | Image circle coverage Full-Frame | Image circle coverage Full-Frame |
| Lens type | Lens type Zoom | Lens type Prime |
| Lens line / series | Lens line / series GM | Lens line / series Sports |
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| Elements | Elements 22 | Elements 20 |
| Groups | Groups 16 | Groups 14 |
| Special elements | Special elements 1 Super ED, 2 ED | Special elements 3 FLD, 2 SLD |
| Coatings | Coatings Nano AR Coating | Coatings Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Front fluorine coating | Front fluorine coating Yes | Front fluorine coating Yes |
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| Focal length (wide) | Focal length (wide) 100mm | Focal length (wide) 500mm |
| Focal length (tele) | Focal length (tele) 400mm | Focal length (tele) — |
| Max aperture (wide) | Max aperture (wide) f/4.5 | Max aperture (wide) f/5.6 |
| Max aperture (tele) | Max aperture (tele) f/5.6 | Max aperture (tele) — |
| Minimum aperture | Minimum aperture f/32 | Minimum aperture f/32 |
| Diaphragm blades | Diaphragm blades 9 | Diaphragm blades 11 |
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| Diagonal angle of view | Diagonal angle of view 24° - 6° | Diagonal angle of view 5° |
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| Autofocus motor | Autofocus motor Double linear motor and Direct Drive SSM | Autofocus motor HLA |
| Minimum focus distance | Minimum focus distance 98 cm | Minimum focus distance 3.2 m |
| Maximum magnification | Maximum magnification 0.35x | Maximum magnification 0.166x |
| Focus mechanism | Focus mechanism Internal focus | Focus mechanism Internal focus |
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| Optical stabilization (OIS) | Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes | Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes |
| OIS rating | OIS rating — | OIS rating 5 stops |
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| Aperture ring | Aperture ring No | Aperture ring Yes |
| AF/MF switch | AF/MF switch Yes | AF/MF switch Yes |
| Aperture lock switch | Aperture lock switch — | Aperture lock switch Yes |
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| Weight | Weight 1395g (3 lb 1.2 oz) | Weight 1365g (3 lb 0.1 oz) |
| Maximum diameter | Maximum diameter 93.9mm (3.70 in) | Maximum diameter 107.6mm (4.24 in) |
| Length | Length 205mm (8.07 in) | Length 236.6mm (9.31 in) |
| Filter thread | Filter thread 77mm | Filter thread 95mm |
| Weather sealing | Weather sealing Full weather sealing | Weather sealing Full weather sealing |
| Internal zoom | Internal zoom No | Internal zoom Yes |
| Tripod collar | Tripod collar Included | Tripod collar Included |
| Maximum extended length | Maximum extended length 205mm | Maximum extended length — |
| Barrel material | Barrel material — | Barrel material TSC & magnesium |
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| Lens hood | Lens hood ALC-SH151, round, bayonet type, included | Lens hood LH1034-02, included |
| Teleconverter compatibility | Teleconverter compatibility 1.4x and 2.0x | Teleconverter compatibility 1.4x and 2.0x |
