Sony India launches FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS (SEL400800G). This is Sony’s first 800 mm super-telephoto zoom G Lens. This brand-new Alpha lens flaunts high-resolution performance across the entire zoom range, beautiful bokeh, and fast, precise, and accurate AF (autofocus).
In addition, the inner-zoom design, which minimizes the change in the center of gravity, allows for stable framing. It is also compatible with the separately sold 1.4x and 2x teleconverters, which can extend the maximum focal length to 1600 mm, making this lens ideal for shooting birds, wildlife, sports, aircraft, and landscapes.
“The FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS redefines super-telephoto photography with outstanding clarity, stunning bokeh and lightning-fast autofocus. Its advanced design ensures stability and precision, whether handheld or tripod-mounted, empowering photographers to capture distant subjects with unmatched ease and detail,” said Mukesh Srivastava, head of digital imaging business, Sony India.
The FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS is the Alpha lens to cover a 400 mm to 800 mm super telephoto range and can even be extended to a maximum focal length of 1600 mm with a 2x teleconverter. With an inner-zoom mechanism, the length of the lens does not change, so the center of gravity remains almost unchanged for stable handling and control. The lens features a smooth, easy zoom ring rotation for precise zooming, whilst careful design prevents any accidental focal length changes.
The FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS has an 11-blade circular aperture that helps to create beautiful ball bokeh in a smooth, creamy background when shooting with a narrow depth of field. Six ED (extra-low dispersion) glass elements effectively control chromatic aberration, while flare and ghosting in backlit conditions are also thoroughly suppressed for beautiful photography.
Two precision linear motors drive the FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS ’s focus group for fast, accurate focusing. Tracking keeps up with the 120 fps maximum burst speed of the Alpha 9 III, and quiet operation expands the array of possibilities. A focus range switch (FULL/10m-NEAR/∞-8m) can also be used to optimize control for different subject distances. Focus breathing is suppressed for refined movie quality.
The FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS can easily be used handheld without shake-induced blur by the built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization. Stabilization is even better with an Alpha body that includes image stabilization. Durable components, optimized balance, and a non-removable foot maximize reliability and performance. When using a tripod, the tripod mount foot can be quickly rotated for horizontal or vertical orientation, which supports a wide range of shooting subjects.
Three focus hold buttons at 90° increments around the FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS ’s barrel allow easy access in any orientation, and other functions can be assigned to the buttons as needed. The internal zoom and a dust- and moisture-resistant design maximize reliability with a front element that has a fluorine coating that repels contaminants and makes the lens easier to clean. Additionally, full-time DMF automatically engages manual focus when the focus ring is operated, making it easy to apply fine manual adjustments or change the focus entirely. Lastly, the lens hood has a new design with a lock button and filter opening for easy operation.
