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Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS : Specifications and Opinions




Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSSSony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS

Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS

Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS



The Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS is a supertele lens for FF and APS-C, manufactured from 2025. The focus is done by Linear Motor, it has image stabilization. The average price, when it has been added to the JuzaPhoto database, is 2799 €;
6 users have given it an average vote of 9.2 out of 10.


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This lens is available with the following mounts:

Sony E: this lens is compatible with mirrorless fullframe and APS-C Sony.



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 Specifications
 Focal lenght   400-800 mm
 Angle of view   6.2 - 3.1°
 Format   FF, APS-C
 Max. aperture   f/6.3-8
 Aperture blades   11
 Lenses/Groups   27 elements in 19 groups
 Min. focus distance   1.7-3.5 meters
 Reproduction ratio   0.24x

 Features
 Zoom type   Ring, interal
 Stabilization   Yes (built in lens)
 Focus   Linear Motor
 Internal Focus   Yes

 Built and notes
 Tripod ring   Yes
 Extenders   Yes
 Filters   105 mm
 Lens hood   Yes, supplied
 Weather sealing   Yes
 Weight   2475 g
 Dimensions   120 x 346 mm

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sent on October 01, 2025

Pros: Sharpness, internal zoom, autofocus precision, stabilization and weather sealing, reasonable price.

Cons: If we really want, the foot to be changed immediately, so as not to accidentally stop the focusing.

Opinion: It's sharp, yes if it's sharp, even with the 1.4 x extender (which is really well done) which allows you to reach 1120 mm. The weight ? As far as I'm concerned, I lightened up, I was shooting with the Canon EF 500mm f/4 L IS II USM with 2 x extender and adapter for Canon R (3.3 Kg. vs. 5.2 Kg.). But above all (and this is the reason for the purchase) I now have a zoom, the lack of which was a real worry for me, as a walking photographer, rarely stationary with tripods. Very satisfied, in the last photos of fauna he passed every exam, even if f/8.

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sent on July 18, 2025

Pros: 800mm F8 quality. Overall optical quality, blurred, internal zoom It is a 200-600 elongated and improved throughout, with the zoom ring being slightly harder to avoid unwanted focal length shifts. Price, maybe not really for everyone, but still low

Cons: Weight!!! really too heavy to be handled and used freehand. A monopod is a must

Opinion: You could say that the 400-800 is a 200-600 gymnastic, with muscles but at the same time also well-groomed in appearance. Sony has not only thought about mass and strength but also about taking care of definition and aesthetics. In practice it is a 200-600 lengthened and improved in all respects, except unfortunately, by force of circumstances, in the weight, which has increased and is felt a lot. As far as I'm concerned, any freehand use is not only not recommended but practically "impossible". even it is easier for me to use and shoot handheld with the 400 GM, and with the 200-600, even if the monopod is always highly recommended, in all three cases. We know well that on the web and on this forum there are several Schwarzeneggers who go for days up and down the cliffs of the Alps with 95kg of equipment on their shoulders, 7kg on their arms and skis on their feet in winter or who go to Africa with 17 backpacks, 49 lenses and 25 bodies .... But in Schwarzenegger's reality there is only one ... and only in movies. Apart from this aspect, in practice the only "negative", the 400-800 is really a great super telephoto lens, above all, although not bright, it is a true super telephoto lens !! It's not half rubbish like the Canon 200-800... So much so that if the Canon 200-800 is totally absent in the professional field, the Sony 400-800 has already become widespread. In this case Sony was good because in no time at all it announced it and launched it on the market with immediate availability, contrary to what normally happens today ... with biblical waiting times. It is equally true that Sony fanboys, who have always been the most "technically cool" have not welcomed it very well (like the A9iii), since having always spoken badly of Canon and the tendency to build darker and darker lenses, they too found themselves with a telephoto lens F6.3 - F8.. A childish attitude .. because yes it's dark, but it's an 800mm !! F8 !! and at 800mm it maintains the same excellent optical quality as the 600mm. The optical quality is really very good, up and down in the center is that of the 200-600 but pushed up to 800mm where the value of F8 helps to reproduce really important blurs. At the edges and in the blur itself there has been a noticeable and clearly visible improvement, where the 200-600 appeared "sad" and withered, this 400-800 shows no weakness. The stabilization has also been revised and improved and you can feel it quite clearly right away. The autofocus is now so valid on all products, especially on the original Sony ones, that to say if this or that is a little better would require very specific tests that do not interest me .. As far as I'm concerned, everyone is more than fine. Maybe someone could complain because the sharpness has remained the same as the 200-600 and maybe (maybe!) the 200-600 at 600mm in the center and on "scientific" sights is still a bit better (100% on monitors).. But is there really anyone who would have the courage to complain? Come on... The 200-600 at 600 in the center is hardly distinguishable from a 600gm in terms of sharpness and the 400-800 is attached to the 200-600, moreover it reaches 800mm without showing drops and with a brightness of F8! But what are we talking about... Once again Sony proves (with OMSystem) the best choice for those who want to devote themselves to naturalistics, offering a boundless range of telephoto lenses for all tastes and all budgets, also thanks to the fundamental contribution of Sigma and Tamron ... Unlike Canon which does not even offer a single long lens valid below 12/14 k for those who want to devote themselves to naturalistic .. My hope, as a Canonist, is that Canon can bitterly regret this wicked choice as soon as possible

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sent on May 12, 2025

Pros: Good image quality, improved blur and, compared to the 200-600, decent correction of lateral chromatic aberration. And... 800 mm native usable freehand. A lens that does not lengthen with zooming. Faster autofocus than the 200-600.

Cons: Weight higher and shifted forward than the 200-600. The lens hood accentuates the problem. Ultimately, handheld traversing is more difficult than the 200-600, especially with intensive use. Better in this case to remove the lens hood. Usual short and uncomfortable foot also to carry the zoom on the move.

Opinion: I used this new telezoom for four days on a small island and a week in the heronry. Until recently, a native 800 mm weighing two and a half kilos 35 centimeters long, and without elongation when zooming in, was unthinkable. I think it's a lens that changes the possibilities of wildlife photography handheld. Like the 200-600, I also used it while seated to photograph large insects and small birds such as flycatchers and golden orioles in flight. It is more challenging than the 200-600, I do not recommend it to those who are beginners in naturalistics. You can have the illusion of getting great shots at great distances, which is obviously impossible except in favorable conditions of low temperatures and low air humidity. Image quality similar to the 200-600, but in addition it is already excellent at full aperture at 800 mm. Noticeably faster and more accurate autofocus at 800mm, compared to the 200-600 with 1.4x. Easy for those coming from the "sacred zoomone" to operate the zoom ring during bursts. I recommend framing the subject at 600 mm, and then varying the focal length using even a single finger. Once the subject is framed, the crop can also be used in the camera thanks to the excellent stabilization. You can see below a series of rather difficult shots that I have just taken. As I said earlier, I recommend it to experienced users.

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sent on March 23, 2025

Pros: Focal range for birdlife and wildlife (if you find yourself using focal lengths greater than 400mm). Image quality and stabilization. Full time manual focus, autofocus and GM-level build quality for the mechanical part. Zoom in

Cons: Price, (but I already had a nice discount) even if it is better made than my 200-600, weight and size (compared to the Canon 200-800). Non-Arcaswiss tripod foot, more solid than the detachable one of the 200-600 but not easily removable (it takes 4 Allen screws to remove it). f/8, is not f/6.3 at 600mm (7.1 at 590). The click (as well as on the 200-600 and 300GM) of the collar positions is missing. Some like it, others don't. Sigma did well with the 300-600 f/4 to make it selectable. A bag like the one of the 200-600 is missing.... ;-(

Opinion: Today the first rehearsals around the park of the temple of Naritasan (Japan). The lens is slightly front heavy, but it handles hand-held well and without problems. It's all more or less what you can expect from a quality zoom from Sony, very very similar to the 200-600 but obviously it's slightly smaller and lighter. They have finally improved the lens hood and its attachment (the one of the 200-600 is in my opinion not up to par). Very similar to that of the 300GM with the white release button. The AF, limiter, etc. controls are all "GM", the focus preset is missing (as on GM supertele) with the relative ring for prefocus recall. I still have to study it a little, but I am cautiously satisfied. I propose an update of the review later, especially comparing it with the little brother 200-600 and with the 300GM with multipliers. And of course with the Canon 200-800. I took the photos by pairing it with an A1 mark II Note: I don't see the photos I took for now with this new lens. Therefore I refer you to the dedicated gallery: https://www.juzaphoto.com/me.php?pg=205011&l=it

Photos taken with Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS

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Roadworks
by Claudio Cortesi
59 comments, 1370 views  
HI RES 6.0 MP

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Vertical ascent
by Claudio Cortesi
50 comments, 611 views  
HI RES 6.0 MP

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Golden oriole
by Claudio Cortesi
69 comments, 1790 views  
HI RES 6.0 MP

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European jay
by Claudio Cortesi
66 comments, 1066 views  
HI RES 5.2 MP

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Lesser Kestrel
by Claudio Cortesi
52 comments, 1357 views  
HI RES 6.0 MP

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Overlooking the sea
by Claudio Cortesi
59 comments, 1216 views  
HI RES 6.0 MP

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Peregrine
by Claudio Cortesi
53 comments, 1189 views  
HI RES 6.0 MP



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The courtship of the citronellas
by Claudio Cortesi
57 comments, 851 views  
HI RES 6.0 MP

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Egret
by Claudio Cortesi
41 comments, 496 views  
HI RES 6.0 MP

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Lesser Kestrel
by Claudio Cortesi
43 comments, 862 views  
HI RES 6.0 MP

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Golden oriole
by Claudio Cortesi
62 comments, 1107 views  
HI RES 5.7 MP

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The Battle of the European Jays
by Claudio Cortesi
38 comments, 970 views  
HI RES 4.5 MP

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Gonapterix cleopatra
by Claudio Cortesi
42 comments, 589 views  
HI RES 5.3 MP

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In your favorite environment
by Claudio Cortesi
37 comments, 731 views  
HI RES 6.4 MP

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The Fighter's Grace
by Claudio Cortesi
47 comments, 532 views  
HI RES 6.0 MP

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Heavy courier
by Claudio Cortesi
41 comments, 448 views  
HI RES 5.8 MP

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Glossy ibis
by Claudio Cortesi
34 comments, 626 views  
HI RES 6.0 MP

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Chough
by Claudio Cortesi
44 comments, 899 views  
HI RES 6.0 MP

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Lesser Kestrel
by Claudio Cortesi
46 comments, 813 views  
HI RES 6.0 MP

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Golden oriole
by Claudio Cortesi
34 comments, 702 views  
HI RES 5.2 MP

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Peregrine
by Claudio Cortesi
46 comments, 1280 views  
HI RES 5.5 MP

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European jay
by Claudio Cortesi
43 comments, 790 views  
HI RES 6.0 MP

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Swallow
by Claudio Cortesi
42 comments, 440 views  
HI RES 5.3 MP

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Mamy and papy
by Claudio Cortesi
46 comments, 476 views  
HI RES 6.0 MP

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Always beautiful...
by Dino10
37 comments, 490 views  
HI RES 10.7 MP

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European jay
by Claudio Cortesi
42 comments, 727 views  
HI RES 6.0 MP

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Roadworks
by Claudio Cortesi
37 comments, 523 views  
HI RES 6.0 MP

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The Battle of the European Jays
by Claudio Cortesi
39 comments, 610 views  
HI RES 5.1 MP

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Marsh Harrier
by Claudio Cortesi
34 comments, 471 views  
HI RES 6.0 MP

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Shrimp
by Claudio Cortesi
39 comments, 448 views  
HI RES 6.0 MP

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Noble deer
by Claudio Cortesi
34 comments, 675 views  
HI RES 6.0 MP

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Fiorancino
by Nico1969
20 comments, 1028 views  
HI RES 20.8 MP



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Wood pigeon
by Claudio Cortesi
23 comments, 556 views  
HI RES 5.6 MP

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Swallow
by Claudio Cortesi
36 comments, 517 views  
HI RES 6.0 MP

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Albulina sp.
by Claudio Cortesi
33 comments, 555 views  
HI RES 6.0 MP

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Here come the European jays
by Claudio Cortesi
36 comments, 663 views  
HI RES 6.0 MP

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Pilgrim Falcon
by Claudio Cortesi
31 comments, 525 views  
HI RES 5.2 MP


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