Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

$1,798
70-400 mm
autofocus 5.7x zoom lens
f/4-5.6
variable aperture Sony SSM Built in focus motor

reviewswhat are people saying


Rated 5 out of 5 stars by 19 users at B&H Photo Video

". It's construction with Metal and Plastic minimizes weight while maintaining a very quality feel. It allows hand holding at the 400mm end with results that are incredible."

"It is sharp wide open, focuses fast,handles easily, and weighs less than my 2.8 300"

"Carrying the camera lens-down, or even just tilted down, the lens creeps out. I have no doubt this will get worse as the zoom loosens."

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

This lens is compatible with Full frame cameras such as the Sony SLT-A99.

horizontal angle of view
28.7 - 5.1°
70-400mm
35mm equivalent focal length

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

This lens is compatible with APS-C (1.5x crop factor) cameras such as the Sony SLT A57, Sony SLT A58 and Sony SLT-A37.

horizontal angle of view
19.1 - 3.4°
107-613mm
35mm equivalent focal length

Pros

The Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

	Excellent telephoto lens
	400 mm

	Great zoom range
	5.7x

	Silent focus motor
	Silent and fast

The Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) wildlife lenses

	Great wide angle lens
	70 mm

Cons

The Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

	Variable aperture
	Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

	Quite heavy
	1.6 kg

	Narrow aperture
	f/4

	Zoom lens
	Typically not as sharp as prime lenses

	Quite long
	196 mm

Specifications

General

	Min focal length	70 mm
	Max focal length	400 mm	unique
	Zoom range	5.7x	above average
	Magnification	1:3.7 (0.3x)
Aperture

	Wide minimum	f/4	below average
	Wide maximum	f/22
	Tele minimum	f/5.6	below average
	Tele maximum	f/32	above average
Features

	Auto focus	Yes
	Focus motor	Sony SSM	above average
	Image stabilization	None
	Fisheye	No
	Tilt-shift	No
Form factor

	Lens mount	Sony Alpha (Full-frame)
	Length	196 mm	below average
	Diameter	94 mm
	Filter size	77 mm
	Weight	1.6 kg	below average
Angle of view

	Wide horizontal	28.8°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	5.2°	above average
	Wide vertical	19.5°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	3.4°	above average
	Wide diagonal	34.3°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	6.2°	above average
Angle of view (On Sony Alpha DT APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

	Wide horizontal	19.1°	below average
	Telephoto horizontal	3.4°	above average
	Wide vertical	12.9°	below average
	Telephoto vertical	2.3°	above average
	Wide diagonal	22.9°	below average
	Telephoto diagonal	4.1°	above average

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Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

reviewswhat are people saying

compatibilitywith digital cameras

Full frame

APS-C (1.5x crop factor)

Pros

The Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

The Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) wildlife lenses

Cons

The Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM vs other Sony Alpha (Full-frame) lenses

Specifications

General

Aperture

Features

Form factor

Angle of view

Angle of view (On Sony Alpha DT APS-C 1.5x crop cameras)

DiscussionWhat do you think about the Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM lens?

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