An extended 70-400mm zoom range can take you from snapshots and portraits to sports and nature photography in one remarkably versatile and manageable lens. Outstanding optical performance rivals prime-lens quality throughout the zoom range, SSM (Super Sonic wave Motor) internal focus supports fast, quiet autofocus, and overall operability is superb.
70–400mm F4–5.6 G SSM II Compatibility
A-mount Full Frame Cameras
A-mount APS-C Cameras
E-mount Full Frame cameras with Mount Adaptor
E-mount APS-C cameras with Mount Adaptor
Sample photos
1/1000s, F6.3
1/640s, F8
1/1600s, F6.3
1/800s, F5.6
Prime lens performance from 70 to 400mm
An advanced optical design that includes two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass elements ensures prime-lens type performance across the extended 70-400m zoom range of this high-performance lens.
Clear images with crisp contrast
Sony’s Nano AR lens coating has a nano-precision structure that enhances clarity and contrast by reducing unwanted reflections for minimal flare and ghosting.
Faster tracking and improved response
A new LSI drive circuit achieves significantly faster autofocus subject tracking than previous models, making the SSM drive system more responsive than ever.
A refined operating experience
Three focus hold buttons, a focus mode and range limiter switch, and DMF (Direct Manual Focus) capability all add to a refined operating experience.
Advanced optics
Outstanding clarity
Fast autofocus
Flexible control
Lens Configuration
Impeccable Sony G Lens design emphasizes a graceful balance between high resolution and gorgeous background bokeh that can enhance the artist’s vision.
MTF Chart
MTF (Modulation Transfer Function) describes how well a lens can reproduce fine details, measured as the degree of contrast achieved between finely spaced lines.
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