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Sony FE 100-400mm f/5.6-8 OSS vs Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5 GM

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Note: This comparison contains unreleased lenses based on rumors and leaks. Specs and images are not official and may change.

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Optics
Focal Length
100-400mm
100-400mm
Zoom Ratio
4x
4x
Max Aperture
f/5.6
f/4.5
Min Aperture
f/45
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Elements / Groups
15 / 10
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Special Elements
2 ED, 2 aspherical
4 XD linear motors; 40.5mm drop-in rear filter holder; 21+ weather sealing points
Coatings
Multi-coated optical elements
Nano AR coating; fluorine front-element coating
Diaphragm Blades
9
11
Max Magnification
0.41x
0.25x
Focus
Min Focus Dist.
86cm
1.5m
Autofocus
AF Motor Type
Dual Linear
XD linear motor
Full-time Manual
Distance Scale
Focus Limiter
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Physical
Lens Mount
Sony E
Sony E
Weight
654 g
1840 g
Dimensions (D x L)
78 x 165 mm
120 x 328 mm
Filter Thread
67 mm
95 mm
Weather Sealing
Hood Supplied
Tripod Collar
Features
Image Stabilization
Zoom Method
External
Internal
Power Zoom
Zoom Lock
Aperture Ring
Breathing Correction
Parfocal
Custom Buttons
1
4
Color
Black
Black
General
Launch Price
USD 850
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Announce Date
Aug 4, 2026
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Sensor Format
Full Frame
Full Frame