This 40-minute video review examines the Sony FE 400-800 F6.3-8 G OSS lens, focusing on its benefits and potential drawbacks for wildlife photographers. Discover how this lens offers exceptional reach without teleconverters while addressing concerns about size, weight, and the F8 maximum aperture at 800mm. The comprehensive analysis includes comparisons with the FE 200-600, discussions on noise performance at F8, sharpness tests, depth of field considerations, SteadyShot effectiveness, close focusing capabilities, and focusing speed. Sony Alpha Ambassador Mark Galer provides practical insights to help photographers determine if this telephoto lens aligns with their specific needs, complete with sample images and real-world usage scenarios.
Overview
Syllabus
00:00 Introduction
02:07 Achieving More Reach
04:58 Living with a Big Zoom
06:29 Comparison with the FE 200-600
10:50 Lets Talk about F8
12:08 Sony's Competing Lenses
13:42 Lens Specifications
14:23 F8 Noise
18:02 Birds In Flight
19:06 Sharpness
25:05 Closing the Gap
25:47 Depth of Field
29:43 SteadyShot
30:50 Close Focusing
32:51 Focusing Speed
35:10 Lens Choice
38:16 My Choice
Taught by
Mark Galer's Alpha Creative Skills
