Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS
The ultimate lightweight professional sports telephoto lens
Key Features
Lens Capabilities
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The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS
| Ring / Switch / Control | Status | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Focus Ring | ✓ Present | Manual focus ring with linear response |
| Zoom Ring | ✗ Not Present | Prime lens |
| Aperture Ring | ✗ Not Present | Controlled via camera body |
| AF/MF Switch | ✓ Present | |
| Image Stabilisation Switch | ✓ Present | |
| Focus Limiter Switch | ✓ Present | |
| Function (L-Fn) Button | ✓ Present | Four customizable buttons |
| Zoom Lock Switch | ✗ Not Present | Prime lens |
| Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) | ✓ Present | |
| Weather Sealing | ✓ Present |
How-to Use Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS
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Technical Specification
| Lens Type | Super-telephoto prime |
| Focal Length | 400mm |
| Maximum Aperture | f/2.8 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Lens Elements | 23 elements in 17 groups |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 2.7m (8.86 ft) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.16x |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 (circular) |
| Focus Motor | XD Linear Motors |
| Stabilization | Optical SteadyShot |
| Filter Thread | 40.5mm (drop-in) |
| Weather Sealing | Yes |
| Weight | 2,895g |
| Dimensions | 158.2 x 359 mm |
