Wildlife, sports, and action photographers, the wait is officially over! Sony’s highly anticipated super-telephoto prime lenses—the Sony FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS and the Sony FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS—are now officially in stock and shipping across authorized US distributors, with B&H Photo confirming live shipments starting today, October 15, 2026!
🛒 Direct Retailer Stock Breakdown
1. Sony FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS Lens — In Stock & ShippingAn amazingly compact and lightweight G Master super-telephoto prime offering stunning optical sharpness, XD Linear Motor autofocus performance, optical stabilization, and 1.4x/2.0x teleconverter compatibility.
Retail Price: $2,698.00
2. Sony FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS Lens — In Stock & ShippingDelivers unprecedented handheld 600mm reach in a mobile form factor. Built with flagship G Master glass elements, advanced optical stabilization, and dust/moisture resistance for ultimate field mobility.
Retail Price: $3,698.00
⭐ Why These New GM Primes Change the Game
Unlike massive traditional super-telephoto primes that require heavy tripods and gimbal heads, Sony’s new F4.5 and F6.3 G Master offerings are engineered specifically for handheld agility in the field:
- Handheld Ergonomics & Mobility: Weighing significantly less than their faster F2.8/F4 counterparts, these optics allow sports and bird photographers to shoot handheld for hours without fatigue.
- G Master Optical Quality: Super ED (Extra-low Dispersion) and XA (Extreme Aspherical) lens elements eliminate chromatic aberration, delivering tack-sharp detail from center to edge even wide open.
- XD Linear Motor Focus System: Drives internal focus groups with extreme speed and near-silent operation, locking seamlessly onto high-speed subjects with advanced body tracking.
- Teleconverter Flexibility: Both lenses maintain full autofocus speed and image stabilization functionality when paired with the Sony FE 1.4x and 2.0x Teleconverters.
📊 Sony Super-Telephoto GM Prime Comparison
| Lens Model | Focal Length & Max Aperture | Primary Strength | Retail Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sony FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS | 400mm f/4.5 | Ultra-compact action & handheld sports | $2,698.00 |
| Sony FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS | 600mm f/6.3 | Maximum reach for wildlife & birding | $3,698.00 |
| Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS | 400mm f/2.8 | Low-light indoor stadium sports | Flagship Pro Tier ($11,998) |
| Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS | 600mm f/4.0 | Pro low-light wildlife optics | Flagship Pro Tier ($12,998) |
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