Full-Frame Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS Image Thread

[AlphaWorld]

Great shots guys, thanks for sharing them. I spotted the 400-800 in stock over here on the weekend and couldn't resist adding it to my basket. My 200-600 doesn't really see any use since I picked up the Sigma 500 but I have been craving a little extra reach for small birds. I guess I'll just have to get used to the additional weight over my Sigma.

I traded in my 200-600 for the 400-800, and have not regretted doing so. I just got the shipping notice on the Leofoto foot for the 400-800.

I would like the Sigma 500, but Sony has lured me with their latest temptation.

Remember when Sony might have one interesting lens in a year? They are speeding up!

 

[Tim Mayo]

I traded in my 200-600 for the 400-800, and have not regretted doing so. I just got the shipping notice on the Leofoto foot for the 400-800.

I completely forgot how pathetic Sony's lens feet are. So I've just ordered the Leofoto SF-04 as well! As I was typing this my 400-800 arrived No time to play with it today or tomorrow though, hopefully Friday although the weather is not looking great..

 

[AlphaWorld]

I completely forgot how pathetic Sony's lens feet are. So I've just ordered the Leofoto SF-04 as well! As I was typing this my 400-800 arrived No time to play with it today or tomorrow though, hopefully Friday although the weather is not looking great..

I hope you enjoy it as much as I do.

It is a delight, especially when photographing small birds.

 

[AlphaWorld]

Not a bird I recall seeing before, but I believe it's a Masked Lapwing, which is apparently common.

This is a 2000 x 1700 crop from the frame.

Shot at 800mm, f/8, 1/2000. ISO 4000

 

[Geo C]

Thanks, I cannot wait to pair this lens with the Sony A1 ii. If Sony ever chooses to release it!

One advantage of living in the UK, we can take advantage of grey imports, I ordered the Mkii from Panamoz and received it in 4 days and saved nearly £1,000!

 

[AlphaWorld]

The Leofoto replacement foot arrived today. I'm glad that it arrives with a nice hex key to tighten the screws - it also fits the screws that hold the original foot in place. The replacement foot fits the hole in the lens perfectly. There are two holes in the foot to make it possible to tighten the screws masked by the foot. The foot feels secure to hold the lens, and I like the pad fitted to where you hold it. I'm going to take it out to shoot next weekend.

 

[Tim Mayo]

The Leofoto replacement foot arrived today. I'm glad that it arrives with a nice hex key to tighten the screws - it also fits the screws that hold the original foot in place. The replacement foot fits the hole in the lens perfectly. There are two holes in the foot to make it possible to tighten the screws masked by the foot. The foot feels secure to hold the lens, and I like the pad fitted to where you hold it. I'm going to take it out to shoot next weekend.

Mine arrived a few days back but it's still in the box! I've not had much time to play with the 400-800 yet either. I hope to get to a local reserve this weekend but it depends on if the weather wants to play ball.

 

[AlphaWorld]

Mine arrived a few days back but it's still in the box! I've not had much time to play with the 400-800 yet either. I hope to get to a local reserve this weekend but it depends on if the weather wants to play ball.

It comes with no instructions. Not even a diagram.

I was cautious, so I undid the Sony screws a bit at a time, switching from screw to screw, but I don't think that's necessary (unlike undoing the screws on the Wimberley plate I had attached to the Sony foot - try to undo one screw by itself and you can feel it starting to bite into the aluminium of the plate).

Installing the foot is easy enough - mine will be getting its first outing on Sunday.

 

[Tim Mayo]

Just a few quick shots from the garden this morning. This lens at 800mm will definitely punish you if you don't hold it still enough or use a fast enough shutter speed, so similar to the 200-600 really just a little less forgiving. These were all shot from around only 10m away and cropped in a little. No further editing just straight from the camera jpegs.

• ILCE-1
• FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
• 800.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 400

• ILCE-1
• FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
• 800.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 400

• ILCE-1
• FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
• 800.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 640

• ILCE-1
• FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
• 800.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 640

• ILCE-1
• FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
• 800.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/1600 sec
• ISO 640

• ILCE-1
• FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
• 800.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 640

• ILCE-1
• FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
• 800.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 1000

• ILCE-1
• FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
• 800.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 1000

• ILCE-1
• FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
• 800.0 mm
• ƒ/8
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 500