Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
Lens for Sony E-mount · Announced April 2017
Official site on electronics.sony.com (opens the maker's site in a new tab)
- Full frame lens
- Telephoto
- Super-telephoto
Typically $2,698–$2,700 new, from today's stores and the last 90 days
Best priceNew · in stock
$2,698
at Abt
- Used from
- $1,849.99 at Precision Camera31% under new
- Used, typically
- $2,239.95
- Launch RRP
- $2,500Best new is 8% over
- Zoom range: 100–400mm, Full frame lens
- Max aperture: f/4.5–5.6, Varies with zoom
- Optical stabilisation: Built in
- Autofocus motor: Double Linear + DDSSM
- Weight: 1,395 g
- Weather sealing: Sealed
- Max magnification: 0.35×, Focuses to 0.98 m
FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS overview
The Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS is a 100–400mm f/4.5–5.6 zoom for full-frame cameras on Sony E-mount, announced by Sony in April 2017. 39 cameras we track take it without an adapter.
Going by its spec sheet, it suits wildlife and sport as well as travel. It is a weaker pick for low light without a tripod and travelling light.
New, it sells for $2,698 to $2,699.99 at the 6 stores we track in the United States that have it in stock; used and refurbished copies start at $1,849.99. Over the last 90 days it has usually cost $2,698 to $2,700 new. It launched at $2,500.
Worth comparing it with the Sony FE 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G OSS, Tamron 70-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III RXD and Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5 GM OSS.
Where to buy the FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS in United States
eBay.comAd
New and used, from single sellers: check condition and returns
Search eBay at eBay.comPaid link
Amazon.comAd
Also check on Amazon: new, sold by Amazon and its sellers, the price shows there
Check Amazon at Amazon.comPaid link
Precision CameraLowest used
UsedIn stock
EX · Authorized dealer · Sony E version
$1,849.99
Focus Camera
UsedIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
$2,189.95
Focus Camera
Open boxIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
$2,239.95
9% off
$2,462.24AbtBest price
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
Above RRP +8%
$2,698
Dodd Camera
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
Above RRP +8%
$2,698
Camera Wholesalers
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
Above RRP +8%
$2,699.95
Camera West
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
Above RRP +8%
$2,699.99
3% off
$2,799.99Precision Camera
NewIn stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
Above RRP +8%
$2,699.99
Beach Camera
Open boxOut of stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
Above typical used price
$2,267
9% off
$2,499.99
Pictureline
Open boxOut of stock
Authorized dealer · Sony E version
Above typical used price
$2,298
8% off
$2,498
More used Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS on eBayPaid linkSingle sellers, auctions included: check the listing's condition and returns.
Sorted by price, body only first, cheapest in stock first. Kits are listed apart and never counted as the body price. Some links earn us a commission. The Amazon and eBay rows above are ads; the store rows keep their price order.
Report a wrong price
Reviews
Loading reviews…
Own the FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS? Tell other buyers what it's like to use.
Loading reviews…
Expert reviews
Each link opens that site's own search for the FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS.
Member stories · FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
Write oneLoading stories…
Members' own words, not CamCompare's. All member stories
Things to know
- 100–400mm zoom, f/4.5–5.6 (the widest aperture narrows as you zoom).
- Full frame lens; it also fits the mount's APS-C bodies.
- Autofocus (Double Linear + DDSSM motor); optical stabilisation.
- 1,395 g; 93.9 × 205 mm; 77mm filters; extends as it zooms.
- Focuses down to 0.98 m, up to 0.35× magnification.
- Weather sealed.
- Used, it typically sells for about $2,239.95 in United States (asking prices over 21 days); today from $1,849.99.
Good for
- Wildlife and sport (400mm-equivalent reach)
- Travel (4× zoom range)
Not the best for
- Low light without a tripod (f/4.5 at its widest, though it is stabilised)
- Travelling light (1,395 g)
From the FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS's published specs, not from a review.
Price history
Price around the world
Cheapest in Australia: about 16% under the US price before shipping and import tax.
Prices are in each market's own currency. Under each: ≈ in USD at today's exchange rate. Body only; where a market lists only kits, its cheapest kit is shown and marked.
| Market | Lowest new | Lowest used/refurb |
|---|---|---|
| United States(you) | $2,698 | $1,849.99 |
| United Kingdom | £2,149≈ $2,876 | — |
| Europe | — | — |
| AustraliaCheapest | A$3,289≈ $2,260 | A$2,099≈ $1,442 |
| Singapore | — | — |
Each price is in its own currency, as the store charges it. The ≈ figures are approximate, at today's exchange rate (ECB reference rates, 2026-11-06), rounded, and leave out shipping, import duty, GST/VAT and card fees. A camera bought abroad may not carry a local warranty: see grey-market cameras before you buy.
Used: what it should be worth
Should be worth, used
$2,239.95
Usually $2,069.97 to $2,255.45 · 21 days, 63 listings
Cheapest used today
$1,849.99
17% under what it usually goes for
| Month | Cheapest | Typical | Highest | Days seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2026 | $1,849.99 | $2,189.95 | $2,239.95 | 6 |
| Oct 2026 | $1,849.99 | $2,239.95 | $2,255.45 | 15 |
From used and refurbished asking prices at the stores we track, checked every few hours. Confirmed eBay sale prices will be added once eBay grants us access to its sold-listings data.
Videos
Reviews, comparisons and sample footage of the FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS, on YouTube.
Discussions & forums
What owners say about the FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS elsewhere, and here.
On CamCompare
Ask on the Gear advice board →Loading comments…
Comments are members' own opinions, not CamCompare's. Votes never change the order of prices.
More options
Rival25% under RRP
Compare side by side →Rival33% under RRP
Compare side by side →
Alternatives to the FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
Sony
FE 100-400mm F4.5 GM OSS
100–400mm f/4.5 · 2026
- Stabilised
- Weather sealed
Tamron
150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
150–500mm f/5–6.7 · 2021
- Stabilised
- Weather sealed
Tamron
50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
50–400mm f/4.5–6.3 · 2022
- Stabilised
- Weather sealed
More Sony lenses
- FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS · 2017
- FE 12-24mm F4 G · 2017
- FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM · 2017
- FE 100mm F2.8 STF GM OSS · 2017
- FE 85mm F1.8 · 2017
- FE 24mm F1.4 GM · 2018
- FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS · 2018
- FE 50mm F2.8 Macro · 2016
More Sony E-mount lenses like it
- Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports · 2021
- Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports · 2023
- Tamron 28-300mm F/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD · 2024
- Tamron 50-300mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD · 2024
- Zeiss Batis 2.8/135 · 2017
- Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM | Art · 2017
- Sigma 105mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art · 2018
- Sigma 85mm F1.4 DG HSM | Art · 2016
FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS specifications
Optics
- Focal length
- 100–400mm
- 35mm equivalent
- 100–400mm (full frame)
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.5–5.6
- Minimum aperture
- f/32
- Made for
- Full frame
- Elements / groups
- 22 / 16
- Aperture blades
- 9
- Closest focus
- 0.98 m
- Max magnification
- 0.35×
Focus & handling
- Autofocus
- Yes (Double Linear + DDSSM)
- Optical stabilisation
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Internal zoom
- No
- Aperture ring
- No
- Teleconverter compatible
- Yes
Size & weight
- Weight
- 1,395 g
- Diameter × length
- 93.9 × 205 mm
- Filter thread
- 77 mm
Cameras it fits
All 39 →
Sony
FX5
Full frame · 16.6 MP · 2026
- IBIS
- 5K video
Sony
α7R VI
Full frame · 66.8 MP · 2026
- IBIS
- 8K video
Sony
α7 V
Full frame · 33 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 4K 120p
Sony
FX2
Full frame · 33 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 4K 60p
Sony
α1 II
Full frame · 50.1 MP · 2024
- IBIS
- 8K video
Sony
ZV-E10 II
APS-C · 26 MP · 2024
- 4K 60p
- 11 fps