Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS
Sony
66 Overall Score
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OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO 90mm
OM System
82 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS
72 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
The Sony 400-800mm lens is praised for its sharpness and fast autofocus, often outperforming the 200-600mm. However, it is heavy, front-heavy, and requires fast shutter speeds and good light due to the F8 aperture. A significant concern is a reported crack in the fluorine coating not covered by warranty, leading to frustration.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast autofocus
- Outperforms 200-600mm
- Internal focusing
- Great for wildlife photography
Cons
- Heavy and front-heavy
- F8 aperture limits low-light use
- Requires fast shutter speeds
- Warranty does not cover coating cracks
- Expensive extended warranty needed
Sharpness 5
Autofocus speed 3
Weight and balance 3
Aperture limitation 3
Warranty issues 1
Build quality 2
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO 90mm
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Specifications
| Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS | OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO 90mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | super-telephoto | macro |
| Focal Length Min | 400 mm | 90 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 800 mm | 90 mm |
| Elements | 27 | 18 |
| Groups | 19 | 13 |
| ED Elements | 6★ | — |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | ZERO coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/6.3 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 6.3-8 | f/3.5 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Micro Four Thirds |
| Format | full-frame★ | micro-four-thirds |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 2.47 kg | 0.45 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 105 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 7 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.70 m | 224 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.34 | 2:1★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS
- Strong optical (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Below average build (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO 90mm
- Strong stabilization (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong aperture (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong optical (79th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS0.001score per dollar
vs
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO 90mm0.003score per dollar
OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO 90mm offers 3.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: OM System M.Zuiko Digital ED 90mm f/3.5 Macro IS PRO 90mm
Scores 82 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
