SonyFE 100-400 mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS | Full-Frame, Super Telephoto, Zoom Lens (SEL100400GM)

I bought this lens in early 2024, and at this point the lens has been around for 6-7 years. The lens however is still such an excellent performer, it has not been bettered for the E-Mount, and won’t be until Sony update it. It’s just a higher quality physical product with sharper images than Tamron and Sigma alternatives and also the Sony 200-600… Which is a sensational lens but just doesn’t quite get to G-Master levels.It’s lovely to see this lens is made in Japan, and it’s built like a tank, very weighty with a mostly metal barrel, beautifully built and finished. It is lenses like this which established a reputation of excellence for the G-Master line and let the photographic world know that Sony were serious.I use this lens for a range of uses from product photography, occasional portrait shots, landscapes and birds in the garden.Image quality is fantastic, and creates beautiful bokeh when shooting an isolated subject. Autofocus is plenty snappy enough for my needs as I do slow and deliberate photography and not hardcore sports and wildlife. Your style and requirements might vary.The lens has in-built image stabilisation which works with the cameras own IBIS to give really solid steady shots when shooting at slower shutter speed and lower light.The only ‘negatives’ are the weight which some might struggle with, and the foot not having an Arca Swiss fitment built-in, which is always so handy.Other than that, it’s difficult to pick fault with the build or performance.Sony will eventually refresh and update this lens and it will likely be slightly sharper, more compact with quicker autofocus… But I doubt it will be better made, probably won’t be made in Japan or have a full metal barrel, and so I’m happy to buy this in 2024, safe in the knowledge that this will be a phenomenal performer for years to come, meeting all my personal needs from such a lens.Still best in class and going strong.

A great lens with pin sharp and fast focusing.

Bit expensive, but the result from this lens is unmatched. Very fast autofocus performance with A7iii. Hardly miss any shot. And that close focusing distance is icing on cake. Can't imagine what it can achieve with newer Sony cameras.

Incredibly sharp, very fast focus, good minimal focus distance. The G Master delivers everything it promises, but you have to pay for it.

I previously owned a Sigma 100-400 and am glad I upgraded. Whilst it costs a lot more it is far superior and worth it.

Exudes quality, performs flawlessly. The expense of G-Master is definitely worth it.

Image quality and AF is very very impressive .Is also quite light compared to the competition. I use it for wildlife and landscape as well as in city

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