Lens Summary
Brand: Sony
Also Known As: Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM
Lens Type: Zoom Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Sony Alpha
Release Date: 2008-09-09
MSRP Price: $1998
Made in: Japan
Infrared Rating: Good
Production Status: In Production
Lens Description: This lens covers an extremely wide telephoto range with ample brightness that could take you from an elegant 70mm portrait to a stunning 400mm wildlife shot in an instant without having to change lenses and potentially miss a great shot. Two ED glass elements delivering excellent sharpness and contrast right out to the edges of the image at all focal lengths.
Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Lens Type | Zoom Lens |
| Focal Length | 70-400mm |
| Mount Type | Sony Alpha |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | 35mm Film / Full-Frame Digital Sensor DSLR (APS-C Sensor) |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | Yes |
| Zoom Ratio | 5.71x |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 1:3.7 |
| Optical SteadyShot / AntiShake (Image Stabilization) | No |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/4-5.6 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22-32 |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 34°-6° |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 18 |
| Lens Groups | 12 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| Direct Drive Super Sonic wave Motor (DDSSM) | Yes |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 1.50m |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 77mm |
| Accepts Filter Type | Screw-on |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | No |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Tripod Collar | Yes |
| Dimensions | 9.45 x 19.61cm |
| Weight | 1.50kg |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black and Silver |
Lens Construction and MTF Chart
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