Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS Review

Focal Length 400-800mm
Max Aperture f/6.3
Mount Sony E
Stabilization Yes
Weather Sealed No
Weight 2477 g
AF Type Autofocus
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS lens
55.9 Overall Score

Overview

Performance

Performance Percentiles

AF 46.2
Bokeh 27
Build 6.9
Macro 44.5
Optical 99.7
Aperture 14.6
Versatility 77.4
Social Proof 70.3
Stabilization 87.5

Pros & Cons

Pros

  • Strong optical (100th percentile) 100th
  • Strong stabilization (89th percentile) 88th

Cons

  • Below average build (7th percentile) 7th
  • Below average aperture (14th percentile) 15th
  • Below average bokeh (27th percentile) 27th

Specifications

Full Specifications

Optics

Type Telephoto Zoom
Focal Length Min 400
Focal Length Max 800
Elements 27
Groups 19

Aperture

Max Aperture f/6.3
Min Aperture f/36
Constant Yes
Diaphragm Blades 11

Build

Mount Sony E
Format Full-Frame
Weight 2.5 kg / 5.5 lbs
Filter Thread 105

AF & Stabilization

AF Type Autofocus
Stabilization Yes

Focus

Min Focus Distance 1700
Max Magnification 1:4.34

Value & Pricing

Amazon.ca CA$4,100 Best Price B&H Photo CA$4,526

Price History

CA$4,000 CA$4,200 CA$4,400 CA$4,600 Mar 22Mar 30Apr 9 CA$4,100

vs Competition

Spec Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS
Focal Length 400-800mm
Max Aperture f/6.3
Mount Sony E
Stabilization true
Weather Sealed false
Weight (g) 2477
AF Type Autofocus
Lens Type Telephoto Zoom
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