New 100-400 lenses
p.1 #1New 100-400 lenses
A certain Sony rumor site sure had many of us believing these lenses would be announced at the big show. All I hear are crickets........
Jan 08, 2026 at 08:23 PM
p.1 #2New 100-400 lenses
ps09 wrote:
A certain Sony rumor site sure had many of us believing these lenses would be announced at the big show. All I hear are crickets........
Are you actually surprised by this?
A certain Sony rumor site sure had many of us believing these lenses would be announced at the big show. All I hear are crickets........
Are you actually surprised by this?
Jan 08, 2026 at 11:03 PM
p.1 #3New 100-400 lenses
I thought the Vegas show might be a good forum to announce the lenses. However, I just found the archived thread on SAR and he mentions mid to late January. I guess it was wishful thinking on my part since I have a YNP trip coming up in mid February.
My fingers are crossed that the variable aperture will be internally zooming. The horrible external zoom was the reason I sold the mark 1 in favor of the 70-200 mk2 and tcs.
My fingers are crossed that the variable aperture will be internally zooming. The horrible external zoom was the reason I sold the mark 1 in favor of the 70-200 mk2 and tcs.
Jan 09, 2026 at 03:13 AM
p.1 #4New 100-400 lenses
Yes, what he wrote last I saw was that they would very likely be announced before CP+, scheduled for the end of February.
https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/cp2026-floor-plan-is-live-sony-leads-with-the-largest-booth/
So I do expect to hear something before CP+ starts, February 26th
https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/cp2026-floor-plan-is-live-sony-leads-with-the-largest-booth/
So I do expect to hear something before CP+ starts, February 26th
Jan 09, 2026 at 08:14 AM
p.1 #5New 100-400 lenses
Rumor sites are click farms, not worth anyone's attention.
Jan 09, 2026 at 08:19 AM
p.1 #6New 100-400 lenses
I find SAR mildly entertaining from time to time and he has been accurate on some reporting, way off on others. It's mostly junk, but every one in a while there's something beneficial there.
There's a lot of great content on this site, but also a lot of advertising lately too. I get it. Gotta pay the bills..
There's a lot of great content on this site, but also a lot of advertising lately too. I get it. Gotta pay the bills..
Jan 09, 2026 at 10:26 AM
p.1 #7New 100-400 lenses
I remember the new TCs : ) Though most of what I've read lately has been mostly correct, else I wouldn't come back.
And as for worth my attention - lenses are relatively costly, at least for me, and if I can know of new releases in advance I do find it worth visiting said rumor site from time to time. With an adblocker and without clicking on uninteresting topics.
And as for worth my attention - lenses are relatively costly, at least for me, and if I can know of new releases in advance I do find it worth visiting said rumor site from time to time. With an adblocker and without clicking on uninteresting topics.
Jan 09, 2026 at 11:43 AM
p.1 #8New 100-400 lenses
Rumors are rumors sometimes their good sometimes not.
I'm sure most all lenses will be replaced in the next 50 years, I just don't' know when.
A 100-400mm F4 would be nice.
I'm sure most all lenses will be replaced in the next 50 years, I just don't' know when.
A 100-400mm F4 would be nice.
Jan 18, 2026 at 10:28 PM
p.1 #9New 100-400 lenses
"Many"?
No. That is an embarrassing site run by someone who is ultra low effort and shameless.
Stop feeding him/rewarding him with money and get off the site.
ps09 wrote:
A certain Sony rumor site sure had many of us believing these lenses would be announced at the big show. All I hear are crickets........
No. That is an embarrassing site run by someone who is ultra low effort and shameless.
Stop feeding him/rewarding him with money and get off the site.
ps09 wrote:
A certain Sony rumor site sure had many of us believing these lenses would be announced at the big show. All I hear are crickets........
Jan 19, 2026 at 07:03 AM
p.1 #10New 100-400 lenses
Medium format rx1 and apsc a6900 are some of the never materializing rumors he keeps pushing.
Also, he seems to rant a lot about a7v then changed course all the sudden. For someone that runs a site about Sony he does complain about them quite a lot.
Also, he seems to rant a lot about a7v then changed course all the sudden. For someone that runs a site about Sony he does complain about them quite a lot.
Jan 19, 2026 at 07:17 AM
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p.1 #11New 100-400 lenses
sonofjesse2010 wrote:
Rumors are rumors sometimes their good sometimes not.
I'm sure most all lenses will be replaced in the next 50 years, I just don't' know when.
A 100-400mm F4 would be nice.
In 50 years I'll be 118. Maybe Terminators will love photography after AI takes over humanity?
Rumors are rumors sometimes their good sometimes not.
I'm sure most all lenses will be replaced in the next 50 years, I just don't' know when.
A 100-400mm F4 would be nice.
In 50 years I'll be 118. Maybe Terminators will love photography after AI takes over humanity?
Jan 19, 2026 at 07:37 AM
p.1 #12New 100-400 lenses
I find his site has the best content - of the rumor sites - around; but it is ultimately a rumor site, which he himself reminds people constantly.
That being said, I assume we will see these lenses and the f/2 UWA zoom he has noted in the next 1-3 months.
That being said, I assume we will see these lenses and the f/2 UWA zoom he has noted in the next 1-3 months.
Jan 19, 2026 at 10:05 AM
p.1 #13New 100-400 lenses
sonofjesse2010 wrote:
Rumors are rumors sometimes their good sometimes not. .
As long as you keep that in mind, the rumor sites aren’t going to hurt anyone. Sometimes they do, in fact, come up with some interesting information. Yes, too many of them hype up silly stuff and promote unvetted products in order to try to generate affiliate income — but you don’t have to buy the stuff through their links.
Having said that, from time to time the nonsense goes a bit too far over the top!
Rumors are rumors sometimes their good sometimes not. .
As long as you keep that in mind, the rumor sites aren’t going to hurt anyone. Sometimes they do, in fact, come up with some interesting information. Yes, too many of them hype up silly stuff and promote unvetted products in order to try to generate affiliate income — but you don’t have to buy the stuff through their links.
Having said that, from time to time the nonsense goes a bit too far over the top!
Jan 19, 2026 at 10:40 AM
p.1 #14New 100-400 lenses
I consider rumors as kind of discussion between cameras manufacturers and the users. Might be fanboy users, but anyway they reflect what the users want and what might be technically possible. I am not use how much camera manufacturers comment the rumors but that might be possible via ambassadors for an example. It would be silly if the manufacturers would totally ignore rumors about their products.
Jan 20, 2026 at 03:53 AM
p.1 #15New 100-400 lenses
Latest rumour is this will now be constant f/4.5.
Announcement in May alongside the A7RVI
https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/first-exclusive-info-about-the-new-sony-100-400mm-f-4-5-gm-lens/
Announcement in May alongside the A7RVI
https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/first-exclusive-info-about-the-new-sony-100-400mm-f-4-5-gm-lens/
Apr 20, 2026 at 07:33 PM
p.1 #16New 100-400 lenses
Hoping Sony works their magic and this new one is not especially bigger or heavier than the 100-400GM.
But even more than that I would upgrade for a 100-400 without the awful vignetting. I really hate the vignetting on the 100-400GM.
But even more than that I would upgrade for a 100-400 without the awful vignetting. I really hate the vignetting on the 100-400GM.
Apr 20, 2026 at 09:43 PM
p.1 #17New 100-400 lenses
arbitrage wrote:
Latest rumour is this will now be constant f/4.5.
Announcement in May alongside the A7RVI
https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/first-exclusive-info-about-the-new-sony-100-400mm-f-4-5-gm-lens/
Interesting. So assuming this is accurate, what does that mean for the minimum diameter of the front element? 95mm?
Latest rumour is this will now be constant f/4.5.
Announcement in May alongside the A7RVI
https://www.sonyalpharumors.com/first-exclusive-info-about-the-new-sony-100-400mm-f-4-5-gm-lens/
Interesting. So assuming this is accurate, what does that mean for the minimum diameter of the front element? 95mm?
Apr 20, 2026 at 11:14 PM
p.1 #18New 100-400 lenses
sonofjesse2010 wrote:
Rumors are rumors sometimes their good sometimes not.
I'm sure most all lenses will be replaced in the next 50 years, I just don't' know when.
A 100-400mm F4 would be nice.
The prediction is not just about which lens will be replaced, but also what it will be replaced with. The latter is harder to get right.
Rumors are rumors sometimes their good sometimes not.
I'm sure most all lenses will be replaced in the next 50 years, I just don't' know when.
A 100-400mm F4 would be nice.
The prediction is not just about which lens will be replaced, but also what it will be replaced with. The latter is harder to get right.
Apr 21, 2026 at 12:30 AM
p.1 #19New 100-400 lenses
For me, any upgrade decision will come down to a few key factors. Internal/external zoom, Af acquisition speed in low light, breathing, and resulting IQ. The presumed fixed ƒ4.5 is an unknown which at the moment is steering me towards a try before you buy scenario. Once the real specs are revealed hopefully we'll get a clearer picture of what to expect.
Apr 21, 2026 at 04:11 AM
p.1 #20New 100-400 lenses
schlotz wrote:
For me, any upgrade decision will come down to a few key factors. Internal/external zoom, Af acquisition speed in low light, breathing, and resulting IQ. The presumed fixed ƒ4.5 is an unknown which at the moment is steering me towards a try before you buy scenario. Once the real specs are revealed hopefully we'll get a clearer picture of what to expect.
An internal zoom would make it an instant buy for me; although, the rumor site didn’t mention additional length over the current lens, which likely makes such doubtful. The current 100-400mm that I had (best of 3 copies I tested) barely tolerated x1.4 converters, IMHO. The new lens, with f4.5 and expected better IQ, might better tolerate converters, which would make it highly versatile, hence compelling, for me.
Now, if Sony would just make it a black lens….
Edited on Apr 21, 2026 at 04:51 AM · View previous versions
For me, any upgrade decision will come down to a few key factors. Internal/external zoom, Af acquisition speed in low light, breathing, and resulting IQ. The presumed fixed ƒ4.5 is an unknown which at the moment is steering me towards a try before you buy scenario. Once the real specs are revealed hopefully we'll get a clearer picture of what to expect.
An internal zoom would make it an instant buy for me; although, the rumor site didn’t mention additional length over the current lens, which likely makes such doubtful. The current 100-400mm that I had (best of 3 copies I tested) barely tolerated x1.4 converters, IMHO. The new lens, with f4.5 and expected better IQ, might better tolerate converters, which would make it highly versatile, hence compelling, for me.
Now, if Sony would just make it a black lens….
Edited on Apr 21, 2026 at 04:51 AM · View previous versions
Apr 21, 2026 at 04:42 AM