Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS vs Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM

Key Differences

  • Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM has a better min focus distance (40 cm vs 98 cm).
  • Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM has a better maximum aperture (f/2 vs f/4.5).
  • Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS has a better price (msrp) ($2,499 vs $3,899).
  • Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM OSS has a better max magnification (0.35x vs 0.2x).
  • Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM has a better weight (1340g (2.95 lb) vs 1395g (3.08 lb)).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length100-400mm50-150mm
Lens TypeZoomZoom
Optical Elements2219
Optical Groups1617
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/4.5f/2
Minimum Aperturef/32f/22
Aperture Blades1111
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View24° – 6.2°47° – 16°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorDDSSMXD Linear
Focus LimiterYesYes
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance98 cm40 cm
Max Magnification0.35x0.2x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesNo
Aperture RingNoYes
Declickable ApertureNoYes
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoYes
General
Price (MSRP)$2,499$3,899
Filter Size77mm95mm
Diameter93.9mm102.8mm
Length205mm200mm
Weight1395g (3.08 lb)1340g (2.95 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarYesYes