Sony Electronics has announced the SEL100400 – FE 100‑400mm F5.6‑8 OSS, a compact and lightweight super‑telephoto zoom lens designed for full‑frame Alpha™ E‑mount cameras. Weighing just 654g, the lens delivers outstanding mobility and excellent image quality across the entire zoom range, making it an ideal choice for hobbyist photographers capturing birds, sports, trains, aircraft, and distant landscapes.
Key Features
- Compact, lightweight design: 654g body for easy handheld shooting and portability.
- Super‑telephoto reach: 100–400mm zoom range, extendable to 800mm with SEL20TC teleconverter, or 1,200mm in APS‑C mode.
- Optical excellence: two ED glass elements and two aspherical elements suppress color bleeding and distortion, ensuring sharp detail across the zoom range.
- Beautiful bokeh: 9‑blade circular aperture and optimized spherical aberration for natural background separation.
- Close‑up performance: minimum focusing distance of 0.86m (telephoto) and 1.13m (wide), with 0.41× magnification.
- Fast, precise AF: linear motor drive supports high‑speed continuous shooting with AF/AE tracking up to 120fps on the α9 III.
- Built‑in optical image stabilization: suppresses camera shake and works with body stabilization modes for stills and video.
- Outdoor reliability: dust‑ and moisture‑resistant design, customizable focus hold button, zoom lock switch, and supplied lens hood.
Market Context
The SEL100400 lens expands Sony’s E‑mount ecosystem, offering hobbyists an affordable super‑telephoto option alongside professional G Master lenses. For background, see our Sony E‑mount system guide, our best Sony E‑mount lenses roundup, and coverage of the Sony FE 100‑400mm F4.5 GM II.
Price and Availability
- Retail price: $849.99 USD / $1,079.99 CAD
- Availability: September 2026
Sony SEL100400 at B&H Photo,
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Sony SEL100400 at Adorama.
Closing Thoughts
The Sony SEL100400 – FE 100‑400mm F5.6‑8 OSS offers hobbyists a practical super‑telephoto solution with professional‑grade optical performance, fast autofocus, and reliable stabilization. Compact yet powerful, it is designed for birders, sports enthusiasts, and outdoor photographers who want reach and clarity without the bulk or cost of higher‑end lenses.
