A lightweight telephoto zoom lens has quietly arrived on the market. The Sony FE 100 to 400mm F5.6 to 8 OSS is officially on sale, offering outdoor photographers a compact option for 5499 yuan. But the most surprising detail is how little it weighs compared to previous zoom lenses.
Tipping the scales at only 654 grams, this model is remarkably easy to carry. The physical footprint measures just 16.5 centimeters in length. Sony managed to pack plenty of physical controls onto the barrel. You get a focus hold button, a zoom lock switch, and toggles for both focus modes and distance limits. There is also a physical switch for the optical stabilization system to help keep your shots steady.
The lens is built to survive challenging environments. It features a dust and moisture resistant sealing design to protect the glass. Up front, the filter thread measures 67mm. Photographers who shoot close up details will appreciate the 0.86 meter minimum focus distance. This setup delivers a maximum magnification of 0.41x. Inside, a 9 blade aperture system helps create smooth background blur for portrait and nature shots.
