Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS vs Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS and Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS.
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Product |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS |
| Name | Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS | Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL100400GM | SEL70350G |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS |
| Release Year | 2017 | 2019 |
| Release Date | 2017-04-19 | 2019-08-28 |
| MSRP | N/A | 998 USD |
| Last known price | 2498 USD | 898 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Linear Motor | Linear Motor |
| Focus Method | Internal | Extends |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 98 cm | 110 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,35 | 0,23 |
Aperture |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS |
| Maximum Aperture |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 100 mm F5,6 at 400 mm Variable Aperture |
F4,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 70 mm F6,3 at 350 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS |
| Construction | 22 elements / 16 groups | 19 elements / 13 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | Two ED, one super ED element. Fluorine-coated front element. | One aspherical and three ED (extra low dispersion) elements. |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS |
| Focal Length | 100-400 mm | 70-350 mm |
| Zoom Range | 300 mm | 280 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
Optical SteadyShot |
Yes
OSS (Optical SteadyShot) |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 94 mm | 77 mm |
| Length | 205 mm | 142 mm |
| Weight | 1395 gr | 625 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS |
Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH151 | ALC-SH160 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
