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Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5 GM vs Sony FE 100mm f/2.8 Macro GM OSS

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
100mm
Zoom Ratio
4x
-
Max Aperture
f/4.5
f/2.8
Special Elements
4 XD linear motors; 40.5mm drop-in rear filter holder; 21+ weather sealing points
2 XA, 2 ED
Coatings
Nano AR coating; fluorine front-element coating
Nano AR Coating II, fluorine front coating
Diaphragm Blades
11
11
Max Magnification
0.25x
1.4x
Min Aperture
-
f/22
Elements / Groups
-
17 / 13
Optical correction & RAW development
Focus
Min Focus Dist.
1.5m
26cm
Autofocus
AF Motor Type
XD linear motor
Four XD linear motors
Full-time Manual
Distance Scale
Focus Limiter
Focus Method
-
Internal
Physical
Lens Mount
Sony E
Sony E
Weight
1840 g
646 g
Dimensions (D x L)
120 x 328 mm
81 x 148 mm
Filter Thread
95 mm
67 mm
Weather Sealing
Hood Supplied
Tripod Collar
Features
Image Stabilization
Zoom Method
Internal
-
Power Zoom
Zoom Lock
Aperture Ring
Breathing Correction
Parfocal
Custom Buttons
4
2
Color
Black
Black
General
Sensor Format
Full Frame
Full Frame
Launch Price
-
USD 1500
Announce Date
-
Sep 30, 2025