Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5 GM OSS Review: An Unabashedly Big Zoom for Sports and Action

Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5 GM OSS Review: An Unabashedly Big Zoom for Sports and Action | PCMag

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Pros & Cons Sharp, bright F4.5 optics Internal zoom with adjustable tension All-weather construction Autofocus at up to 120fps Works with front-threaded, rear drop-in filters Supports rear teleconverters Large for a 100-400mm No focus preset feature Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5 GM OSS Specs Name Value tr:nth-of-type(n+6)]:hidden" :class="{ '[&>tr:nth-of-type(n+6)]:!table-row': open }"> Dimensions 13.0 by 4.8 inches Weight 4.1 lb Filter Thread 95 mm Mount Sony E Focal Length (Wide) 100 mm Focal Length (Telephoto) 400 mm