An extended 70–400 mm zoom range can take you from snapshots and portraits to sports and nature photography in one remarkably versatile and manageable lens. Outstanding optical performance rivals prime-lens quality throughout the zoom range, SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) internal focus supports fast, quiet autofocus, and overall operability is superb.
70–400 mm F4–5.6 G SSM II Compatibility
A-mount Full Frame Cameras
A-mount APS-C Cameras
E-mount Full Frame cameras with Mount Adapter
E-mount APS-C cameras with Mount Adapter
Sample photos
1/1000s, F6.3
1/640s, F8
1/1600s, F6.3
1/800s, F5.6
Prime lens performance from 70 to 400 mm
An advanced optical design that includes two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements ensures prime-lens type performance across the extended 70–400 m zoom range of this high-performance lens.
Clear images with crisp contrast
Sony’s Nano AR lens coating has a nano-precision structure that enhances clarity and contrast by reducing unwanted reflections for minimal flare and ghosting.
Faster tracking and improved response
A new LSI drive circuit achieves significantly faster autofocus subject tracking than previous models, making the SSM drive system more responsive than ever.
A refined operating experience
Three focus hold buttons, a focus mode and range limiter switch, and DMF (Direct Manual Focus) capability all add to a refined operating experience.
Advanced optics
Outstanding clarity
Fast autofocus
Flexible control
Lens Configuration
Impeccable Sony G Lens design emphasises a graceful balance between high resolution and gorgeous background bokeh that can enhance the artist’s vision.
MTF Chart
MTF (Modulation Transfer Function) describes how well a lens can reproduce fine details, measured as the degree of contrast achieved between finely spaced lines.
Specifications and Features
G Lens Super telephoto zoom
SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) for fast, silent autofocus
ED glass elements effectively reduce chromatic aberration
Nano AR coating reduces ghosting and flare
Dust and moisture resistant
Minimum focus distance
1.5 m (4.93 ft)
Maximum Magnification ratio (x)
0.27x
Filter Diameter (mm)
77 mm
Weight
1,500 g (53 oz) (Without tripod mount)
What's in the Box
Lens hood (ALC-SH121: petal shape, bayonet type), Lens front cap, Lens rear cap, Case
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