Expert Pick #04
Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS.
The wildlife and sports super-telephoto for E-mount. Compatible with both 1.4x and 2x teleconverters for serious reach.
The Verdict.
9.2/ 10
Gavler Meta-Score
“The default GM super-telephoto for E-mount. Editorial verdict pending Curator authoring.”
The Gavler Verdict
Precision Engineering
GM Sharpness to 400mm
G Master optics maintain sharpness wide open across the full 100-400mm range — even with teleconverters mounted.
1.4x and 2x TC Compatible
Doubles to 800mm with the 2x TC — extends reach for distant wildlife and stadium sports.
Technical Specifications
Focal Length100-400mm
Aperturef/4.5-5.6
MountSony E
Weight1,395 g
The Scoreboard
Expert Consensus91%
Community Rating92%
Proven workhorse for sports and wildlife pros worldwide. Curator content pending.
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Prices checked April 2026
Global Critique
“The wildlife zoom for E-mount, full stop.”
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