Sony Goes Long Without the Heavy Lift: Meet the New FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS and FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS

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Sony Goes Long Without the Heavy Lift: Meet the New FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS and FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS

Typically, super-telephoto lenses come with two big compromises: massive size and weight and a hefty price tag. Sony’s latest G Master additions aim to leave these burdens behind.

The New FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS and FE 600mm F6.3 are designed to pack serious reach into remarkably compact packages (approx. 1 kg). Both are built for Sony’s full-frame E-mount system, combining G Master optics, fast autofocus, and optical image stabilization in a design more optimized for handheld shooting.

The result is a pair of versatile lenses that wildlife and sports photographers will really appreciate in their toolkit.

Key Features

FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS

  • Approximately 994 g for a full-frame 400mm prime designed with handheld shooting in mind
  • 400mm F4.5 focal length and aperture for substantial reach with useful subject isolation
  • Three Super ED and one ED glass elements to help control chromatic and other aberrations
  • G Master optical design for high resolution across the frame
  • 11-blade circular aperture and optimized spherical aberration for smooth bokeh
  • Two XD Linear Motors for fast, precise and quiet autofocus
  • Optical SteadyShot for improved stability when shooting handheld
  • Up to 800mm reach with Sony's optional 2x teleconverter
  • Four customizable focus-hold buttons and additional controls for focus and stabilization
  • Dust- and moisture-resistant design with a fluorine coating on the front element

FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS

  • Approximately 995 g, making it Sony's lightest 600mm F6.3 full-frame super-telephoto prime according to Sony's category comparison
  • 600mm F6.3 for extreme reach while remaining designed for handheld mobility
  • Three Super ED and one ED glass elements for high-resolution imagery and reduced aberrations
  • Nano AR Coating II to help suppress flare and ghosting, particularly in challenging backlit conditions
  • 11-blade circular aperture with individually optimized spherical aberration for smooth bokeh
  • Two XD Linear Motors for fast, precise and quiet AF and subject tracking
  • Optical SteadyShot with selectable stabilization modes
  • Up to 1200mm reach when paired with Sony's optional 2x teleconverter
  • Four customizable focus-hold buttons plus a function ring and focus-range controls
  • Dust- and moisture-resistant construction with a fluorine-coated front element

Both lenses are available to pre-order today at McBain, with stock expected to arrive in October 2026. The FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS will retail for $3,579.99 CAD, while the FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS will retail for $4,999.99 CAD.


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