Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 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 250 cm).
  • Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM has a better price (msrp) ($3,899 vs $11,999).
  • Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM has a better weight (1340g (2.95 lb) vs 2895g (6.38 lb)).
  • Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM has a better length (200mm vs 357mm).
  • Sony FE 50-150mm f/2 GM has a better maximum aperture (f/2 vs f/2.8).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length400mm50-150mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements19
Optical Groups17
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/2.8f/2
Minimum Aperturef/22f/22
Aperture Blades1111
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View47° – 16°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorXD LinearXD Linear
Focus LimiterYesYes
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance250 cm40 cm
Max Magnification0.17x0.2x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesNo
Aperture RingNoYes
Declickable ApertureNoYes
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoYes
General
Price (MSRP)$11,999$3,899
Filter Size40mm95mm
Diameter167mm102.8mm
Length357mm200mm
Weight2895g (6.38 lb)1340g (2.95 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarYesYes