Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS
Professional G Master super-telephoto zoom performance
Key Features
Lens Capabilities
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The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS
| Ring / Switch / Control | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Ring | ✓ Present | Manual focus override |
| Zoom Ring | ✓ Present | Adjustable torque ring |
| Aperture Ring | ✗ Not Present | Controlled via camera body |
| AF/MF Switch | ✓ Present | |
| Image Stabilisation Switch | ✓ Present | |
| Focus Limiter Switch | ✓ Present | Full / Infinity-3m |
| Function (L-Fn) Button | ✓ Present | Customizable focus hold button |
| Zoom Lock Switch | ✓ Present | |
| Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) | ✓ Present | |
| Weather Sealing | ✓ Present | Dust and moisture resistant |
How-to Use Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS
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Technical Specification
| Lens Type | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal Length | 100-400mm |
| Max Aperture | f/4.5-5.6 |
| Min Aperture | f/32-40 |
| Lens Construction | 22 elements in 16 groups |
| Angle of View | 24u00b0-6u00b010' |
| Min Focus Distance | 0.98m |
| Max Magnification | 0.35x |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 (circular) |
| Filter Diameter | 77mm |
| Stabilization | Optical SteadyShot |
| Focus Motor | DDSSM |
| Weight | 1395g |
| Dimensions | 93.9 x 205mm |
| Mount | Sony E-mount |
