Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
p.11 #1Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
I have been using the 100-400 more for landscape and foliage stuff, not so much for birds because it's just not long enough on my A7RIII most of the time even with the 1.4 TC. I am waiting for the rumored A7000...
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p.11 #2Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
arbitrage wrote:
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1920/45483452121_58a1ebc530_h.jpgOctober 21, 2018-3.jpg by Bird/Wildlife Photos, on FlickrThe 100-400GM also does great for these type of shots (your 2 images above) where the background is a bit more distant.
When the background is a bit too close, I would prefer a 500/4 with extender built-in. Perhaps the next Sony?Sure, I'll take a 500/4 with TC built in and weight equal to Canon 300/2.8 IS II....thank you much
Perhaps Sony will come up with something similar to "DO".
Fred Miranda wrote
arbitrage wrote
A9 100-400GM this time with 2xTC.....nailed it....https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1920/45483452121_58a1ebc530_h.jpgOctober 21, 2018-3.jpg by Bird/Wildlife Photos, on Flickr
When the background is a bit too close, I would prefer a 500/4 with extender built-in. Perhaps the next Sony?
Perhaps Sony will come up with something similar to "DO".
Dec 16, 2018 at 06:03 PM
p.11 #3Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
Fred Miranda wrote:
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1920/45483452121_58a1ebc530_h.jpgOctober 21, 2018-3.jpg by Bird/Wildlife Photos, on FlickrThe 100-400GM also does great for these type of shots (your 2 images above) where the background is a bit more distant.
When the background is a bit too close, I would prefer a 500/4 with extender built-in. Perhaps the next Sony?Sure, I'll take a 500/4 with TC built in and weight equal to Canon 300/2.8 IS II....thank you muchPerhaps Sony will come up with something similar to "DO".
Based on what Sony/Canon did with the 400 and Canon did with the 600, I think they might be able to pull off that weight on a non-DO 500/4 (more likely without the TC though).
arbitrage wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
arbitrage wrote
A9 100-400GM this time with 2xTC.....nailed it....https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1920/45483452121_58a1ebc530_h.jpgOctober 21, 2018-3.jpg by Bird/Wildlife Photos, on Flickr
When the background is a bit too close, I would prefer a 500/4 with extender built-in. Perhaps the next Sony?
Based on what Sony/Canon did with the 400 and Canon did with the 600, I think they might be able to pull off that weight on a non-DO 500/4 (more likely without the TC though).
Dec 16, 2018 at 06:08 PM
p.11 #4Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
arbitrage wrote:
https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1920/45483452121_58a1ebc530_h.jpgOctober 21, 2018-3.jpg by Bird/Wildlife Photos, on FlickrThe 100-400GM also does great for these type of shots (your 2 images above) where the background is a bit more distant.
When the background is a bit too close, I would prefer a 500/4 with extender built-in. Perhaps the next Sony?Sure, I'll take a 500/4 with TC built in and weight equal to Canon 300/2.8 IS II....thank you muchPerhaps Sony will come up with something similar to "DO".Based on what Sony/Canon did with the 400 and Canon did with the 600, I think they might be able to pull off that weight on a non-DO 500/4 (more likely without the TC though).
The built-in TC is just an awesome convenience. Sony's 1.4x TC is pretty small in size compared to Canon's and perhaps Sony can design a smaller and lighter built-in version.
Honestly, I think I would prefer a lighter 500/4. That was my favorite Canon lens. I still remember when their current 7-pound came in the market and I bought it right away. If Sony can make an even lighter 500/4 GM with improved rendering, I would probably get one.
Fred Miranda wrote
arbitrage wrote
Fred Miranda wrote
arbitrage wrote
A9 100-400GM this time with 2xTC.....nailed it....https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1920/45483452121_58a1ebc530_h.jpgOctober 21, 2018-3.jpg by Bird/Wildlife Photos, on Flickr
When the background is a bit too close, I would prefer a 500/4 with extender built-in. Perhaps the next Sony?
The built-in TC is just an awesome convenience. Sony's 1.4x TC is pretty small in size compared to Canon's and perhaps Sony can design a smaller and lighter built-in version.
Honestly, I think I would prefer a lighter 500/4. That was my favorite Canon lens. I still remember when their current 7-pound came in the market and I bought it right away. If Sony can make an even lighter 500/4 GM with improved rendering, I would probably get one.
Dec 16, 2018 at 06:23 PM
p.11 #5Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
kdrk888 wrote:
I have been using the 100-400 more for landscape and foliage stuff, not so much for birds because it's just not long enough on my A7RIII most of the time even with the 1.4 TC. I am waiting for the rumored A7000...
Very nice set, Douglas, and I’m pretty sure I’ve photographed that same stand of trees in your last image
I have been using the 100-400 more for landscape and foliage stuff, not so much for birds because it's just not long enough on my A7RIII most of the time even with the 1.4 TC. I am waiting for the rumored A7000...
Very nice set, Douglas, and I’m pretty sure I’ve photographed that same stand of trees in your last image
Dec 16, 2018 at 06:28 PM
p.11 #6Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
mitesh wrote:
Very nice set, Douglas, and I’m pretty sure I’ve photographed that same stand of trees in your last image
kdrk888 wrote
I have been using the 100-400 more for landscape and foliage stuff, not so much for birds because it's just not long enough on my A7RIII most of the time even with the 1.4 TC. I am waiting for the rumored A7000... Dec 16, 2018 at 06:38 PM
p.11 #7Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
arbitrage wrote:
Based on what Sony/Canon did with the 400 and Canon did with the 600, I think they might be able to pull off that weight on a non-DO 500/4 (more likely without the TC though).
Again, Canon missed the boat on what many people wanted, and Nikon supplied; the 500 f5.6 PF.
Both Canon and Sony could make one with a built-in TC, now that newer bodies are able to AF better at f8.
And that would be a lot less expensive than f4 versions.
Based on what Sony/Canon did with the 400 and Canon did with the 600, I think they might be able to pull off that weight on a non-DO 500/4 (more likely without the TC though).
Again, Canon missed the boat on what many people wanted, and Nikon supplied; the 500 f5.6 PF.
Both Canon and Sony could make one with a built-in TC, now that newer bodies are able to AF better at f8.
And that would be a lot less expensive than f4 versions.
Dec 16, 2018 at 08:21 PM
p.11 #9Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
Took advantage of the KEH 12% sale and a LN- condition copy is on its way for arrival Monday.
Dec 22, 2018 at 12:26 PM
p.11 #10Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
Cross posted on Sony Image Thread
1st 2 are slightly cropped
1st 2 are slightly cropped
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Dec 22, 2018 at 04:48 PM
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p.11 #11Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
jhinkey wrote:
Took advantage of the KEH 12% sale and a LN- condition copy is on its way for arrival Monday.
Thanks a lot KEH, your crappy packing (too small of a box & inadequate padding) has made a LN- condition 100-400 BGN grade:
Took advantage of the KEH 12% sale and a LN- condition copy is on its way for arrival Monday.
Thanks a lot KEH, your crappy packing (too small of a box & inadequate padding) has made a LN- condition 100-400 BGN grade:
Dec 22, 2018 at 07:50 PM
p.11 #12Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
jhinkey wrote:
Thanks a lot KEH, your crappy packing (too small of a box & inadequate padding) has made a LN- condition 100-400 BGN grade:
I hope they are going to replace it at no charge.
Thanks a lot KEH, your crappy packing (too small of a box & inadequate padding) has made a LN- condition 100-400 BGN grade:
I hope they are going to replace it at no charge.
Dec 22, 2018 at 07:58 PM
p.11 #13Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
Also mounted it on my A7RIII and it was really really hard to get on and almost impossible to get off. AF seemed to work fine, but since it's dark and raining I couldn't tell how decentered it might be.
Then I got to looking at the mount once I got it off the camera (with some effort) and discovered that the mount was quite bent.
Look at the two screws in the 2nd picture and the round-ish shape on the smooth portion of the mount. Clearly this lens has taken a really hard hit from the rear mount cap across to the end of the lens.
It's all bent to heck. BGN grade now for sure.
It's going back.
I had this feeling when I saw the size of the box compared to the size of the lens (I've rented one before).
Ugh.
Then I got to looking at the mount once I got it off the camera (with some effort) and discovered that the mount was quite bent.
Look at the two screws in the 2nd picture and the round-ish shape on the smooth portion of the mount. Clearly this lens has taken a really hard hit from the rear mount cap across to the end of the lens.
It's all bent to heck. BGN grade now for sure.
It's going back.
I had this feeling when I saw the size of the box compared to the size of the lens (I've rented one before).
Ugh.
Dec 22, 2018 at 08:20 PM
p.11 #14Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
Imagemaster wrote:
I hope they are going to replace it at no charge.
They sure will. At the very least they'll be taking it back for a full refund. The lens is trashed.
jhinkey wrote
Thanks a lot KEH, your crappy packing (too small of a box & inadequate padding) has made a LN- condition 100-400 BGN grade:They sure will. At the very least they'll be taking it back for a full refund. The lens is trashed.
Dec 22, 2018 at 08:21 PM
p.11 #15Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
That's extremely crappy packaging. Makes me think twice about ordering anything from them again.
Dec 22, 2018 at 10:01 PM
p.11 #16Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
Well, they sent me a robotic sounding email back today with an immediate RMA and a promise to talk to the person that packaged the lens.
It will be in the mail tomorrow back to them and now I search again for a 100-400. I may have to buy new from the local pro shop and trade some stuff in on it to get the cost down.
It will be in the mail tomorrow back to them and now I search again for a 100-400. I may have to buy new from the local pro shop and trade some stuff in on it to get the cost down.
Dec 23, 2018 at 09:33 PM
p.11 #17Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
You could try Greentoe, I got mine for $2200 back in Aug/Sept.
New with U.S. warranty.
New with U.S. warranty.
Dec 23, 2018 at 10:42 PM
p.11 #20Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
Sony a7III, 100-400, Sony 2x tc.
1/1000, f11, iso 4000 at 800mm
1/1000, f11, iso 4000 at 800mm
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Feb 07, 2019 at 02:22 AM