Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
p.17 #1Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
Ok, but the rumor timing makes me wonder if it's not convenient to wait for a real news from Sony about a future A9, or better to let A7RII go and pull the trigger for the current A9, which I am inclined to do in a couple of weeks (for ~3000€ - on change it is something like 3400$, keeping in mind that in Italy prices go the opposite of exchange rates 
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p.17 #2Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
First outing A7Riii + 1.4TC + 100-400GM post firmware update
BIF'ing with the A7Riii by MedicineMan4040, on Flickr
BIF'ing with the A7Riii by MedicineMan4040, on FlickrMay 02, 2019 at 06:48 AM
p.17 #3Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
A7III and Sony 100-400mm GM with 1.4 TC @ 840mm
May 02, 2019 at 08:51 PM
p.17 #4Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
I'm picking up a 100-400 tomorrow. I'm using an a7rii still. Probably doing this lens a disservice.
May 07, 2019 at 11:31 PM
p.17 #5Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
gordec wrote:
I'm picking up a 100-400 tomorrow. I'm using an a7rii still. Probably doing this lens a disservice.
It depends on the kind of subjects. Static, no problem.
May 07, 2019 at 11:57 PM
p.17 #6Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
fadeslayer wrote:
It depends on the kind of subjects. Static, no problem.
I want to play with BIF a little with the understanding it's not optimal.
gordec wrote
I'm picking up a 100-400 tomorrow. I'm using an a7rii still. Probably doing this lens a disservice.I want to play with BIF a little with the understanding it's not optimal.
May 08, 2019 at 01:05 AM
p.17 #7Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
You can find some satisfaction, accepting many and many misfocused pictures, with slower-paced birds. Swallows are a bit... out of the game 
if not by luck.
if not by luck. May 08, 2019 at 01:39 AM
p.17 #8Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
Just started to use mine, the big test will be sea eagle trips (on a boat) in a couple of weeks.
May 08, 2019 at 01:42 AM
p.17 #9Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
100-400 GM + A6400"
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_DLC2014 by Douglas Liu, on Flickr[/url]
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_DLC2014 by Douglas Liu, on Flickr[/url]May 08, 2019 at 04:51 AM
p.17 #10Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
gordec wrote:
I'm picking up a 100-400 tomorrow. I'm using an a7rii still. Probably doing this lens a disservice.
Well depending on the subject, like Hummingbirds, can be frustrating because of many missed shots.
I'm picking up a 100-400 tomorrow. I'm using an a7rii still. Probably doing this lens a disservice.
Well depending on the subject, like Hummingbirds, can be frustrating because of many missed shots.
May 08, 2019 at 07:27 AM
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p.17 #11Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
First shot with the 100-400gm. Got it from a friend locally who got the 400/2.8. Great lens. So sharp through all focal length.
May 08, 2019 at 11:38 AM
p.17 #12Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
And a great landscape lens. It's become my most used lens. This is a 4 or 5 shot pano.
Mike
Mike
May 08, 2019 at 12:01 PM
p.17 #13Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
King of the Hill by david sampson, on Flickr
Towards Lochinver by david sampson, on Flickr
Seagull by david sampson, on Flickr
May 08, 2019 at 03:53 PM
p.17 #14Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
fadeslayer wrote:
Ok, but the rumor timing makes me wonder if it's not convenient to wait for a real news from Sony about a future A9, or better to let A7RII go and pull the trigger for the current A9, which I am inclined to do in a couple of weeks (for ~3000€ - on change it is something like 3400$, keeping in mind that in Italy prices go the opposite of exchange rates).
I'd say go with A9 now at 3k. Even if next gen A9 was announced today with availability tomorrow you are looking at 5k minimum for the latest & greatest tech.
Ok, but the rumor timing makes me wonder if it's not convenient to wait for a real news from Sony about a future A9, or better to let A7RII go and pull the trigger for the current A9, which I am inclined to do in a couple of weeks (for ~3000€ - on change it is something like 3400$, keeping in mind that in Italy prices go the opposite of exchange rates
).I'd say go with A9 now at 3k. Even if next gen A9 was announced today with availability tomorrow you are looking at 5k minimum for the latest & greatest tech.
May 09, 2019 at 06:17 AM
p.17 #16Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
This lens is so much fun. I'm going to get the A9 or 6500. What do you guys think is the best option? a6500 obviously very cheap and I can just buy it today. Also need to add the 1.4x. Anyone used both with the 100-400 to comment on user experience?
May 09, 2019 at 02:08 PM
p.17 #17Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
I’d get the A6400 over the 6500. Had both. 6400 better af system. I’d get the a9 over all though
May 10, 2019 at 05:27 AM
p.17 #18Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
gordec wrote:
This lens is so much fun. I'm going to get the A9 or 6500. What do you guys think is the best option? a6500 obviously very cheap and I can just buy it today. Also need to add the 1.4x. Anyone used both with the 100-400 to comment on user experience?
I know Tony @Imagemaster@ with the post right above yours had the A6500 before the A9...maybe he will chime in. I would look at an A6400 for the new AF although you will lose IBIS.
However, the A9 is by far the better camera. The features that its special sensor allow are not matched by anything else out there. The only reason I would go with A6500/6400 over an A9 is if you are "reach" starved and need the pixel density OR for serious cost savings. The A9 also does remarkably well with the 100-400/2xTC but you need to be in good light for f/11...focus and IQ are still very good though. The A6400 can also focus the f/11 combo but I have no idea how well.
This lens is so much fun. I'm going to get the A9 or 6500. What do you guys think is the best option? a6500 obviously very cheap and I can just buy it today. Also need to add the 1.4x. Anyone used both with the 100-400 to comment on user experience?
I know Tony @Imagemaster@ with the post right above yours had the A6500 before the A9...maybe he will chime in. I would look at an A6400 for the new AF although you will lose IBIS.
However, the A9 is by far the better camera. The features that its special sensor allow are not matched by anything else out there. The only reason I would go with A6500/6400 over an A9 is if you are "reach" starved and need the pixel density OR for serious cost savings. The A9 also does remarkably well with the 100-400/2xTC but you need to be in good light for f/11...focus and IQ are still very good though. The A6400 can also focus the f/11 combo but I have no idea how well.
May 10, 2019 at 06:59 AM
p.17 #19Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
Didn't use the A9/100-400 much out with the foxes as most times reach from my Nikon setup was still the better choice. Here are a few I did take on the first day...
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May 10, 2019 at 07:41 AM
p.17 #20Sony FE 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6 GM Image Thread
Some GORGEOUS images all!
Just shot this lens for the first time-what an amazing piece of glass! While admittedly easier subjects than birds to capture, these 500MPH jets were worthy subjects!
Just shot this lens for the first time-what an amazing piece of glass! While admittedly easier subjects than birds to capture, these 500MPH jets were worthy subjects!
May 10, 2019 at 09:23 AM