09-17-2022 02:03 PM
I am considering purchasing the FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.3 GM lens and want to confirm the minimum focus distance. The specs state that the minimum focus distance is 3.22 feet. What I want to confirm is that this is focus distance when the lens is fully zoomed at 400 mm.
Please let me know.
Thanks
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09-19-2022 07:20 AM
I just tested mine, at 400mm, the minimum focus was just over three feet
09-19-2022 05:58 AM
Hi. Found this on a review somewhere. Not all zooms have the same minimum focus distance through all ranges of the zoom, but it looks like they'll state that distance. If it's not listed, then that usually means that min distance works throughout the range.
Source: https://phillipreeve.net/blog/sony-gm-100-400-f-4-5-5-6/
"The minimal focus distance of only 0.98 m at all focal lengths makes it a semi macro lens which makes it two lenses in one. For me personally this was one of the main reasons to buy this lens. Especially the great resolution near mfd is a huge plus. It makes it a very useful tool to take pictures of frogs and insects with coming too close."
@DaveS wrote:I am considering purchasing the FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.3 GM lens and want to confirm the minimum focus distance. The specs state that the minimum focus distance is 3.22 feet. What I want to confirm is that this is focus distance when the lens is fully zoomed at 400 mm.
Please let me know.
Thanks
09-19-2022 06:37 AM
Thanks for your response Matt. I really appreciate it.
09-19-2022 07:20 AM
I just tested mine, at 400mm, the minimum focus was just over three feet
09-19-2022 10:12 AM
Thanks Tony, how do you like the lens?