Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS 400mm
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
What Buyers Say
Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS 400mm
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
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
This Nikon 18-300mm lens is widely praised for its versatility, sharpness, and value. Users love the all-in-one zoom range that replaces multiple lenses, especially for travel, events, and photographing kids. A few note the autofocus can be slow or imprecise, and some received the wrong item initially, but overall satisfaction is very high.
Pros
- Versatile all-in-one zoom range
- Sharp images across zoom range
- Great value for money
- Lightweight and compact
- Effective vibration reduction
Cons
- Autofocus can be slow or imprecise
- Some units shipped with wrong lens
- Not sharp at full zoom (past 150mm)
- Plastic build feels cheap
- Autofocus not silent
Scores
Specifications
| Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS 400mm | Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | super-telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 400 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 800 mm | 80 mm |
| Elements | 27 | 17 |
| Groups | 19 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 6★ | 4 |
| Coating | Fluorine coating | Nano Crystal and Super Integrated Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/6.3 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 6.3-8 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 2.48 kg | 0.50 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 105 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Linear motor★ | AF-S |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.70 m | 350 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.34★ | 0.22x |
Pros & Cons
Sony FE 400-800mm f/6.3-8 G OSS 400mm
- Strong optical (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Below average build (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
Nikon NIKKOR AF-S DX NIKKOR 16-80mm f/2.8-4E ED VR
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Scores 85 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.
