It's not a pro-grade Sony lens, but I can see it being particularly popular with enthusiast wildlife and action photographers, for whom the maximum F6.3-8 aperture is acceptable.

You may like I tested Sony’s longest telephoto zoom lens, and it’s a winner for wildlife photographers The 6 most exciting cameras and lenses from CP+ 2025: from Sigma’s radical full-frame ...

A guide to mirrorless mastery - These are some of the best lenses you’ll find for the E-mount - from budget-friendly options ...

The Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS is a big but manageable telephoto zoom for wildlife photography, although a slow maximum ...

Yes, it lacks the versatility of a wide-angle zoom like the FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM II. But if you’re in the market for a super ...

A Sony representative describes the FE 400-800mm as a lens that's "not just for birds and wildlife, but mostly for birds and wildlife," and for what it's worth, I think that's a spot-on assessment.

Premium G Master Series telephoto prime lens with bright F/1.8 constant aperture and smooth bokeh XA (Extreme aspherical) element for outstanding resolution even in the corners XD Linear motors for ...

Sony says the lens is meant for wildlife and sports shooters who need a bit more reach than its 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 or 600mm F4 lenses can provide. It will be available in March, at a retail price of ...