The previously rumored Sony FE 600mm f/6.3 and 400mm f/4.5 GM OSS lenses have now been officially announced:
- Pre-order links: B&H Photo | WEX Photo | Foto Erhardt
- Additional information
- Hands-on report
- Press release:
Key Features of the FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS and FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS
Lightweight, Compact Design with Excellent Handling for Super-Telephoto Shooting
The FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS measures approximately 108 mm in maximum diameter and 242 mm in length; the FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS measures approximately 108 mm in maximum diameter and 263 mm in length. Those compact dimensions aid portability and give you comfortable handling and control during handheld shooting.
A weight balance that shifts the center of gravity closer to the camera body makes it easier to hold framing on a subject, track moving subjects, and pan. The lightweight design adds flexibility to super-telephoto work, particularly when searching for subjects handheld in environments where a tripod or monopod is difficult to use, and during long handheld sessions.
High Resolution and Beautiful Bokeh Characteristics of G Master
The latest optical design incorporates three Super ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements and one ED glass element, suppressing chromatic aberration and other aberrations that commonly occur at super-telephoto focal lengths and delivering high resolution from the center of the image to the edges.
Sony’s proprietary Nano AR Coating II reduces ghosting and flare in backlit conditions for clear, crisp imagery.
An 11-blade circular aperture and optimization of spherical aberration during both design and manufacturing achieve the smooth bokeh characteristics of G Master.
Fast, Precise, and Quiet Auto Focus Performance and Optical Image Stabilization for Stable Super-Telephoto Shooting
Two XD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motors and a control algorithm optimized specifically for these lenses deliver fast, precise, and quiet AF, for reliable tracking of fast-moving subjects such as birds, wildlife, and sports. Both lenses are fully compatible with α9 III continuous shooting at up to 120 fps with AF/AE tracking.3
Built-in optical image stabilization reduces camera shake during handheld shooting at super-telephoto focal lengths.
The lenses also support the camera body’s Active Mode image stabilization and coordinated image stabilization control,4 for high-quality stills and movies with reduced blur when shooting handheld. They support the camera body’s breathing compensation function,5 which corrects changes in angle of view caused by shifts in focus position during movie recording.
Operability, Reliability, and Expandability for Super-Telephoto Photography
Four customizable focus hold buttons sit around the lens barrel.
A function ring, focus range limiter, Full-time DMF switch, focus mode switch, and image stabilization mode switch support intuitive operation across shooting styles.
With Sony’s optional teleconverters,6 the FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS reaches focal lengths up to 800 mm and the FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS up to 1200 mm.
A dust and moisture resistant design7 and a fluorine coating on the front element that resists contaminants support use in a range of outdoor environments.
