The Lens I Regret Not Buying SOONER!
Do you REALLY need a 100-400mm TELEPHOTO lens?!
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In this video, we are looking at the Sony 100-400mm telephoto lens and asking ourselves if a 100-400mm telephoto is worth the money?
The 100-400mm telephoto lens is ideal for capturing detailed close-ups of wildlife from a safe distance. Looking for the perfect telephoto lens for your wildlife and landscape photography? Look no further! The Sony 100-400mm telephoto lens delivers exceptional image quality! This could very well be the best telephoto lens for Sony cameras.
But it doesn't stop there! This lens is also a game-changer for landscape photography enthusiasts. In this Sony 100-400mm review, we delve into the features and capabilities of the Sony 100-400mm G Master lens. We discuss its build quality, autofocus speed, image stabilisation, and overall performance.
So, if you're wondering do you really need a 100-400mm telephoto lens or whether the 100-400mm telephoto lens is worth the investment, this video has got you covered!
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0:00 - Intro
0:22 - My Experience
0:50 - Sony 100-400mm Review
2:37 - Do you REALLY need this lens?!
4:55 - The Negatives
6:51 - The Biggest Competitor
7:45 - What do YOU think?!
Currently using the 100-400 to take pictures of my kids' soccer and I've been super happy so far. You can really jump across the field if you pop into APSC mode as well.
70-200 GMII + TC is a great alternative. The issue is that 70-200 is not very versatile. I sold my 70-200 after getting my Tamron 35-150 because I found that having a 35 f2 was wayyyyyy more beneficial than having that 150-200 focal range (Which isn't much difference at all.) But if you're only shooting sports, or more into nature photography, I can see where the 70-200 + TC would be nice. As for me, I like to shoot wide AND long. So I carry a Sigma 14-24 f2.8, Tamron 35-150 f2-2.8, and now the Sony 100-400!
I use a Sony 70-200 F/2.8 and a Sony 2x converter. The big advantage is that from 70 to 200 mm, you're at F/2.8, unlike the 100-400. And with the converter, you cover the 200-400 at 5.6, so it's identical.
Bought mine in Oregon last year whilst on vacation, love it. My favourite lens. Barely off my camera.
For maximum reach I use the 200-600mm and thought about this lens too but the price made me go for the Sigma 100-400mm and I have to say for me it was the right one. 400mm is a bit too short for Birds/wildlife in fact I still end up using the 1x4 on the 200-600mm. However the Sigma 100-400mm is great for hiking being so much lighter and is pretty sharp too. Shame Sony doesn't allow the teleconverters for it. They do fit but there is no electronics to get an exposure. Oh yes and the Sigma is a third of the price of the Sony..Nice review.
After purchasing the 100-400GM, I stopped using the Sony 70-200. The 10-400GM stays on my camera all the time and I only switch it out if I need to take a wide shot. I find the 100-400 to be very flexible and am having fun exploring more creative shots.
I like my 100-400 GM a lot. I often seek out reasons to shoot with it. My only gripe is the long and tight zoom throw. Other than that, it's a good lens. It requires a little more forethought and work to get great shots because I have to be more careful of the background. f/5.6 isn't f/2.8....and that shows. Every once in a while, I'd grab a short telephoto shot with my 135mm GM (I barely use it) and it kind of blows my 100-400 away lol. I guess I'm just a sucker for images that are easy on the eyes.
Have you tried both zoom throw settings? You can choose tight or loose, and the loose is loose enough for it to move by itself if you angle it down.
@@nerothe I have. It requires less torque but the zoom travel is still long. Long enough that I can’t accomplish it (going from 100 to 400 or back) in one single motion without having to start or finish with my left arm in an extreme position.
stunning images and thanks for the reminder that landscape photography deserves a quality 100-400mm lens in your arsenal! I have the 200-600mm but that's purposely my wildlife/birding lens
Glad you enjoyed it! Thanks for watching ☺️
I've seen 10+ reviews of 70-200, 100-400, 200-600 for those types of use cases and I can only honestly say that your review stands out. Truly insightful and convinced me that 100-400 is the most versatile choice. A superb job Stan!
I appreciate that! Glad you enjoyed it 👍
I own the 100-400 GM and use it most for birds (with a 1.4 TC). I have also ordered the new 70-200 G2 (sold my Tamron 70-180). The new 70-200 G2 is excellent for macro especially with teleconverters.
I also have the 70-200 gm2 And im debating between 100-400 and 200-600
i would use and buy the 70-200 f2.8 OSS II with a 2x teleconverter that way you have a lot of good lenses and really small too and after using this kit i can say its very nice
70-200 F2.8 GMii all day, The low light capabilities of this lens is insane. I also have the 200-600 Wish it had a lower F number but for the price you cant beat it.
great stuff for sure but I since I own the Tamron 35-150 2-2.8 I prefer the Sony 200-600 due to its longer reach, internal zoom and cheaper price
I have both and use both regularly (70-200 and 100-400). The lighter weight of the 200 makes for a better experience. When I’m out looking for wildlife I often use the 200 on a full frame A7cr and use the 400 on an apsc a6700 for that super reach.
400mm on crop sensor must be pretty sweet 👍
Great review...I am a Sony 200-600/5.4-6.3 fan but your review is excellent.
I appreciate that!
I have the 100-400 and it's an mazing lens. I love it and feel very creative when using it. Something special about it and I love the unique look it creates. Very good for macro shots too. I don't like how when carrying it the lens creeps out by itself when zoom in fully. That's annoying. I've the x2 teleconverter but felt the quality of the images wasn't great when using it.
I have that combo and although I have some great shots, the x2 tc is limited at f11. I subsequently bought the x1.4 tc. A much better combo for bird photography. Much lighter than the 200-600 to carry around on a hike for four hours. Standalone the 100-400 can do Astro, pseudo macro and great for wildlife. I don’t shoot other genres but maybe great for them too. 👍🏻
great 2023 review of that old lens. A pity you didn't mention TC1.4x and a7rv 1.5 crop extending capability. in fact I would like to start bird and wildlife photo in garden, walking in forest, in a zoo with my a7rv and hesitate between that old external zoom 2600 euros 100-400mm and heavy, huge but amazing sony 200-600mm at 2000 euros. No regret not having considered the 200-600 ?
The 200-600 would definitely be a cool lens to try out. That one is however even heavier and bigger... It's also not a G Master, which explains the price difference. Let me know if you end up trying it 😉
good lens! but I am used to install kase filters on my camera for better color of my work.
I'm hoping the second generation version of this lens is coming in the next 1-2yrs.
Got lots of dust in my 1-4 due to the design. But this lens is very sharp and AF super fast.
awesome photos!
Appreciate it 👍
Love The 200-600! Would Not Do without it!
@200-600: Totally agree. An underrated lens, great for BIF paired with a A7RV.
I love my Sigma 100-400 although it’s quite heavy and I had to buy a lens collar separately (it slowly dipped when I mounted my Sony A7iii on a tripod). I use it in a variety of places, from landscapes to gigs. At the latter, the light is usually pretty bad so I have to use Auto ISO and then Denoise if necessary.
Yep, I'm sure the Sigma is a great telephoto option!👍
Im also a sigma owner but thinking about selling it and buying a sony lens due to its stabilisation capabilities + a better separation bitween the object (animal) and the background. What do you think about it, is it worth it?)
@@xchillyvidsx My Sigma has IS and was considerably less expensive than the equivalent Sony. I’ve got some belting shots from it, even when handheld in a dark venue. But my Sony 24-105 never lets me down either.
@@heathersheldrick9751Sony 24-105 in a dark venue? Really?
@@jordanbabcock9349 Absolutely. The Sony A7iii copes quite well along with post productions tweaks.
Amazing 😮 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Glad you liked it 👍
0:09 like, that's how it's supposed to be normally.
Yes great lens
Would the Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sport be a good alternative?
Better. If you don’t mind its weight, c 2.6 kg
I prefer Tamron 50-400 for travel. I expect 100-400 GM2 to come out soon to be under 1kg.
That would be awesome!
Tamron did well to get twice the low end width, yet 200 gm lighter than Sony’s 100-400. Shame Sony locks all third party lenses out of teleconverters - and that TP don’t make their own!
Have you heard a rumour about a new 100-400?
@@richardgrant418a ‘’shame’’? Wtf dude, Sony is killing it with the e mount compatibility in general compared to all the other manufacturers.
i dropped and broke mine :( Took $850 to fix but I got it fixed after 3 yrs haha. Amazing lens
Zoom creeping of this lens is extremely annoying. Since I picked up Tamron 50-400, I haven't used my 100-400 and I don't miss it at all.
Do you miss not having the f5.6 at 400mm?
I still have Sony 100-400 GM and really don't see the difference between f5.6 and f6.5 at 400mm.
@@TheTensecondz I’ve taken photos with both lenses at 400mm and compared them at 100%… center of the frame on the Sony 100-400mm is definitely noticeably sharper/crisper. Also, from my testing the optical stabilization on the Sony is noticeably better than on the Tamron. That being said, I still prefer the Tamron 50-400mm overall.
I still have both for the fast FPS option with the Sony native lenses. In real world shooting, there is really no difference in image quality but 50mm wide zoom and no lens creeping liberate and make the shooting so much enjoyable and productive. @@tsizzle
I wonder if the ability to use a teleconverter might make the Sony more desirable?
Which is better 100-400 vs 70-200 + teleconverter?
Awesome lens, not heavy suck it up carry the lens! 😅
Hahaha 😄👍
Were you able to use this lens with teleconverter to reach 800mm?
No unfortunately I have not had the pleasure of trying that out, but it would be pretty nice I guess! However, a 2x teleconverter loses 2 stops of light so not sure how that would be then...
@@SightseeingStan just sunny days is needed ;)
@@kwolniak Haha yep 😄
The weight makes me rather use 70-200
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