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nofilmschool.com > new-sony-super-telephoto-primes

Sony Has Two New G Master Super-Telephoto Prime Lenses for Alpha Shooters

25+ min ago   (309+ words) So, while these will certainly be very capable lenses, the big news here might simply be their lightweightness and compactness, as the FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS will weigh approximately 994 g and the FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS approximately 995 g, weights ideally designed for…...


britishcinematographer.co.uk > viltrox-unveils-new-lenses-and-production-solutions-at-ibc2026

Viltrox unveils new lenses and production solutions at IBC2026

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (463+ words) BFI announces programme highlights for late October and November 2026 DJI Osmo 360 II now available in UK – “delivering 8K 360° flagship imaging” DJI wins awards for Osmo Pocket 4P and Osmo 360 II at Europe’s IBC 2026 Television Academy reveals 78th Emmy Awards winners – Widow’s Bay dominates…...


amateurphotographer.com > latest > photo-news > sonys-new-pro-spec-long-lenses

Sony’s new pro-spec long lenses for sports and wildlife are startlingly lightweight - and we've tested them

2+ hour, 43+ min ago   (244+ words) Home / Latest / Latest news / Sony’s new pro-spec long lenses for sports and wildlife are startlingly lightweight – and we’ve tested them Both lenses employ a dust and moisture-resistant design and sport a plethora of external controls: four focus-hold buttons, a function…...


fstoppers.com > education > 20mm-zoom-might-replace-your-24-70mm-904634

Sigma 20-60mm f/2.8-4: Does It Beat 24-70?

7+ hour, 20+ min ago   (495+ words) Fstoppers The 20mm Zoom That Might Replace Your 24-70mm Sigma just put a 20-60mm zoom against a rattlesnake at sunrise in the Sonoran Desert, and the lens walked away as the star. A 20mm wide end, a variable f/2.8-4 aperture, and a body compact…...


sony.co.uk > presscentre > sony-announces-new-400-mm-and-600-mm-g-master-super-telephoto-prime-lenses-the-worlds-lightest-lenses-in-their-class

Sony Announces New 400mm and 600mm G Master™ Super-Telephoto Prime Lenses, the World’s Lightest*¹ Lenses in Their Class

8+ hour, 20+ min ago   (237+ words) Offering Excellent Control for Handheld Shooting and High Imaging Performance Key Features of the FE 400MM F4.5 GM OSS and FE 600MM F6.3 GM OSS: The FE 400MM F4.5 GM OSS measures approximately 108 mm in maximum diameter and 242 mm in length, while the FE 600MM F6.3 GM OSS…...


amateurphotographer.com > review > sony-fe-400mm-f4-5-gm-oss-review

Sony FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS review - light, sharp and quick, a versatile dream for wildlife and more

8+ hour, 13+ min ago   (823+ words) Home / Reviews / Reviews / Sony FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS review – light, sharp and quick, a versatile dream for wildlife and more The closest focusing distance here is 2.5m. But as a lens that you’ll mainly be using for distant subjects, that’s more than…...


sonyalpharumors.com > new-leaked-image-of-the-new-400mm-and-600mm-gm-lenses

New leaked image of the new 400mm and 600mm GM lenses!

7+ hour, 54+ min ago   (43+ words) A source (Thanks!) just sent me this image with the following text: that is the length difference between 600 and 400. Announcement will happen today at 3-4pm London time! Sony FE 400mm f/4.5 GM OSS Sony FE 600mm f/6.3 GM OSS...


redsharknews.com > sony-fe-400mm-f45-gm-fe-600mm-f63-gm-lenses

Sony launches FE 400mm F4.5 GM and FE 600mm F6.3 GM: its lightest super-telephoto primes yet

6+ hour, 32+ min ago   (284+ words) The FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS weighs approximately 994 g (2.2 lb) and the FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS approximately 995 g (2.2 lb), making them suited to active, handheld shooting styles. Weight distribution has been designed to position the center of gravity closer to the camera body,…...


amateurphotographer.com > review > sony-fe-600mm-f6-3-gm-oss-review

Sony FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS review - all of the reach, none of the weight

8+ hour, 12+ min ago   (1098+ words) Home / Reviews / Reviews / Sony FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS review – all of the reach, none of the weight Indeed to get some further perspective on just how remarkable the Sony FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS really is, we just need to compare it to…...


sonyalpharumors.com > press-text-sony-electronics-announces-new-400-mm-and-600-mm-g-master-super-telephoto-prime-lenses-the-worlds-lightest1-lenses-in-their-class

Press text: Sony Electronics Announces New 400mm and 600mm G Master??? Super-Telephoto Prime Lenses, the World???s Lightest Lenses in Their Class

8+ hour, 5+ min ago   (491+ words) Excellent control for handheld shooting and high imaging performance Both lenses will be available from October 2026. The FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS will retail for MSRP $2,699.99 USD and $3,579.99 CAD and the FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS for MSRP $3,699.99 USD and $4,999.99 CAD. Key Features of…...