Sony 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 OSS G Master Review

Sony 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 OSS G Master Review | 4K

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Пікірлер: 112

@Dan.gibson.photographer 4 жыл бұрын

Your high quality and unbiased reviews are the reason why I’m one of your subscriber, hi from France 🇫🇷 btw😉

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

That's great feedback, Dan. Thank you.

@cuuppaajoe 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Dustin! Still my favorite reviews to watch! Never change.

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much!

@alchemist_x79 4 жыл бұрын

This lens never leaves my bag. I absolutely love it. I got a good deal on it used and so I chose it over the 200-600 because while I occasionally shoot wildlife, I also like telephoto landscape photography, and 100-400 was a more versatile range for what I shoot. It made a nice upgrade from the 70-300 G lens I was using before.

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

It is a very versatile package.

@viappioshred 4 жыл бұрын

I came from the 70-300, that was honestly awful. I got this one since 2 years and it worth every penny

@AdamMuise 4 жыл бұрын

I'm actually lucky enough to own both the 100-400mm and the 200--600mm and the primary difference in what I pack is simply activity and size. The 100-400mm is great for sports games and medium distance birds on a casual bird walk. It also packs better and goes on vacations, offering chances to capture birds I would never have had otherwise. Unless the sole purpose of your travel is wildlife photography, no one is packing the 200-600mm into their carry-on. The 200-600mm is for the person who is sure they will be birding (or other wildlife shooting) and wants the best image possible by having the reach. I think the 100-400 is the Swiss Army knife but if you just want to photograph wildlife, as Dustin says, just go with the 200-600mm and be a happier shooter (if only because of the internal zoom)

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Adam, your feedback is almost dead on with Longriders

@longrider9551 4 жыл бұрын

Mr A another spot on review, I have both 100-400 and 200-600, 6 months ago I started using both on the A7R4 and I find a slight IQ improvement with the Gmaster. On occasions where I am balancing cropping against the extra reach of the 600, the 600 starts to have an advantage. You are dead on about the portability of the 400 and I can walk through the woods all day with that lens, not so much with the 600 which I try to get on a monopod as soon as I can, lol. If I could only have one it would be the 100-400 but I am blessed to have had the funds for both 🙏😊. I happy to see you posting videos and I hope it means you and your loved ones are safe while the world is in chaos, I am right in the middle of it as I work in NY as a first responder, godspeed my friend

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad my insights match yours. I'm also glad you are doing okay in the midst of the crisis. I watch New York's results every day and am glad to see the downward trend, though it seems like Jersey has become the new epicenter

@longrider9551 4 жыл бұрын

@@DustinAbbottTWI New Jersey is where I live now and my own opinion is that many more people than we originally thought are actually infected but displayed only mild symptoms, I think one of the reasons for the uptick and confirmed infections is the increased testing that has now become widely available

@AdamMuise 4 жыл бұрын

I see that IQ improvement on the GM as well between the two lens, in colour and contrast. Mark Smith later observed the same thing. Stay safe on the front lines @Longrider

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

@Longrider = absolutely right.

@MarkusSenior 4 жыл бұрын

Great short review Dustin. Hope you are doing well and are safe and healthy. Cheers from LA.

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

I'm doing well, thank you.

@bananashots8202 4 жыл бұрын

Love this review and also the 200-600 just because it has Doggos running around! :D but seriously,i always search a video about lens AF capability when the subject is running towards the camera to see its true capability in the hardest scenario and you’re the one who provides it,even about the 85mm shoot out! Thank you so much and God Bless you Sir!

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad my reviews help out!

@mohamedmushantat7293 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome review. You have nailed it!

@DustinAbbottTWI 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@MilesforMoments 4 жыл бұрын

Another excellent review!

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks again!

@TheJustindolbear 4 жыл бұрын

I've had this lens for about a month. There hasn't been another lens on my camera since I've gotten this. I love this lens. Makes me want a a7r4 so i could go into cropped sensor mode and still have 28 megapixels with almost to 600 ml reach.

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

That is perhaps the most beneficial aspect of the extremely high resolution of the a7RIV

@alibuhlaiqa8384 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the review, where can I find the long review for this lens? Also do you think temron will release lens that will be cheaper and have similar focal length?

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

I actually made this video public by accident (I was supposed to release the short format of the Tamron 70-180). My definitive review of this lens and the text review will come next week.

@einsteinvisuals 3 жыл бұрын

Just watched for the first time, very informative and insightful, definitely clicking that like button. I am wracking my brain, trying to decide whether to get the 70-200 or the 100-400.

@DustinAbbottTWI 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@ioannismirmigiannis2103 4 жыл бұрын

Great review!

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@iastorgaphotos 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, I recently purchased the Canon EF 100-400 L lens to use on my Sony a7III with a Metabones adapter. I should have watched a previous video of yours where you reviewed Canon lens on Sony cameras. Although the Canon lens has gorgeous color and excellent sharpness, it hunted a lot in low light, even when I cranked up the ISO on my Sony. Needless to say, I returned the Canon lens and instead purchased the native Sony 100-400 GM lens. What a difference is focusing and speed! My only quibble is that I wish it had full-time manual focus override. Otherwise, i love it. Thank you for another excellent review! 👍🏼🙏🏼👋🏼

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

Yes, there's a night and day difference to autofocus performance with a native vs adapted lens.

@sdijnfpo0jaisf 4 жыл бұрын

Good job, Dustin. As always. Very thorough and to-the-point.

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@davecurtis8833 4 жыл бұрын

Great review Dustin. I have been using the lens for 6 months and very impressed with the versatility. I was using my Canon 400mm f4 DO adapted which was sharper however the AF considerably slower on my A7R3. The A7R3 AF works good/OK in good light however the A9 would sometimes be a better option for me for wildlife.

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

That sounds about right to me.

@enricoviappiani4305 4 жыл бұрын

I have this lens from a year and a half now. It never failed me. It fits in my bag when i travel and gettin on a plane. Always sharp, always precise. I love it.

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

That portability is a big factor.

@johncallery814 4 жыл бұрын

Great review. I chose the 100-400. I think the Sony 24-105 and the Sony 100-400 is a great two lens setup.

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

Definitely - that's from wide angle right through long telephoto.

@davesmith9794 3 жыл бұрын

That’s what I’m thinking... I have the 24-105 already and I feel the 100-400 is the obvious choice to have everything covered.

@len.whistler 4 жыл бұрын

Which wireless mic do you use - I checked the description but I don't think it is listed.

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

I use the Rode SmartLav+: bhpho.to/2xEpk5m

@pulper11 2 жыл бұрын

Hey Dustin. Now that you own the canon r5 do you think the af with the canon version of this lens on the r5 would be as good as (or better than) the Sony version on the a9.

@DustinAbbottTWI 2 жыл бұрын

As good as, yes, but not really better.

@anastasiosdanezis5163 4 жыл бұрын

Dustin, have you done any tests against the canon version? The price of it makes it appealing to adapt. You mention something but not sure if it's on an a7 series

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

The definitive review will show optical comparisons, but autofocus is simply not in the same class at all when adapting. The only way I would recommend buying the Canon if you planned to shoot on Sony is if you prioritize shooting Canon and Sony work is secondary.

@bobinoregon2859 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent review - very well addressing the concerns of potential users. I would love to see a similar review on the Sony 70-350 lens for APS-C.

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

Coming soon! I bumped that review in favor of doing the Sony 24-240mm first to compare with the Tamron 28-200mm while I still have the loaner of that lens.

@K_Tech 4 жыл бұрын

Great review, thanks! Is the Definitive review will be available soon?

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

This coming Friday. I didn't actually intend to release this ahead of schedule (I intended to release the standard review of the Tamron 70-180!)

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

P.S. You can actually find a way to access the definitive review by going to the text review (link in the description) and it is available there.

@TheBlacksheep1967 4 жыл бұрын

Superb review. The link for text review is not right .(its of Tamron 70-180mm)

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

That's because I made the wrong video public. I was supposed to release the standard review of the Tamron 70-180!

@veselinvasilev9362 6 ай бұрын

Thanks!

@edwardwerthner7717 4 жыл бұрын

Can I use this on my old 7xi...I would love get it out of the closet .. it was never really used

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

Not that I'm aware of

@ketangajria8855 4 жыл бұрын

Has the Definitive Review been posted? Can't find it.

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

I actually posted this review by accident. I was supposed to be making the Standard review of the Tamron 70-180mm public. Opps!

@depressedguy612 2 жыл бұрын

That's really great

@DustinAbbottTWI 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@rogersmith1643 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another great review Dustin. After great deliberation I chose the 100-400 over the 200-600 because of its quite exceptional close up ability. I find the very short minimum focus makes it ideal for nature photography enhancing its focal range. I have also used it with the 2x extender and an extension tube and get great results with plants and insects. Mind you I only paid about USD$1800 here in Australia for the 100-400GM.

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

That is one of the chief advantages of the 100-400 GM.

@janniecoetzer5933 4 жыл бұрын

Great review. Im torn between the Tamron 70-180 and the Sony 100-400. I will mostly use it for sport like Track and Field, Rugby and Cricket. I currently have the Sony A9 with the Tamron 28-75 and need a longer lens, but not sure which one to get. Where im from there is not a big difference in price. At the moment there is a special on all Sony Lenses and the Tamron is way more expensive here than in the US. There is only about $550 difference between the two lenses. But im leaning towards the Sony. Hope i am making the right decision.

@janniecoetzer5933 4 жыл бұрын

Foto4Max that is why im torn between the two lenses. Both have there advantages and disadvantages. One has F2.8. But the other has 400 reach I’ve decided to go with the Sony 100-400. If the Tamron was $ 1200 here it would have been a no brainer. Hope i made the right decision

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

I would say with the price differences and your stated goal, you've made the right choice.

@frostybe3r 4 жыл бұрын

But is it better than the Canon EF 100-400 ii on a 1DX Mark iii?

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

I haven't tested that combo, but I doubt it is any better. Mirrorless packs AF points across the entire sensor.

@frostybe3r 4 жыл бұрын

@@DustinAbbottTWI I've got the 100-400 ii on EOS R and debating my purchase over an A7Riii, figured I'll just use my lenses for the R5 when it comes out, hence being slightly interested in actual real world use of this Sony 100-400.

@maxsr3236 4 жыл бұрын

The Canon will never focus as fast as the Sony no matter what camera you put it on. It's just the nature of the focus motors in both lenses.

@sunilchitolie6771 4 жыл бұрын

Hmm. I’m not sure if I want this lens or a 70-180 f2.8 (or 70-200 f2.8). Nice review!

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it helps.

@bioliv1 4 жыл бұрын

I planned to get the 70-180 for travel, but then the price was 2/3 of the GM, so I got that just before the last price increase of the GM, which is half the price of the Tamron. Now the 200-600 costs the same as the GM 1 year ago, and almost the same as the Tamron. Prices are crazy for the time, as our currency crashed together with oil prices. Will buy a 24-105 for travel later, if travelling ever becomes possible again? Shot today handheld with the GM: commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:PermaLiv_Hovinsholm_g%C3%A5rd_04-05-20.jpg commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:PermaLiv_Tors%C3%A6terskaret_04-05-20.jpg

@projectmorf 3 жыл бұрын

Would you recommend this lens for me. Shots ?

@DustinAbbottTWI 3 жыл бұрын

With all due respect, I've got a whole review series designed to help you make an informed decision. I'm not really here to try to make that decision for you, as you know better than I what your shooting needs and budget are.

@projectmorf 3 жыл бұрын

@@DustinAbbottTWI thanks mate.

@TroyShields 4 жыл бұрын

I gave a thumbs up to the review but just a tad of CC. I don't own a Canon and don't plan to get one but a quarter of this review is about a lens that very few need that information on unless they haven't bought into the Sony ecosystem yet.

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

That's fair, Troy, though I find that most people prefer to have some kind of benchmark - some frame of reference.

@ikusanjay 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Dustin what r ur thoughts about the upcoming canon r5? Are you excited? Do you think canon will be competing directly this time with sony? Im more into the eos r6 if the rumors are correct.

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

I am excited for it. I've actually sold off some gear and have saved money for it in hopes that it lives up to the potential.

@ikusanjay 4 жыл бұрын

@@DustinAbbottTWI wow...now iam also hyped...😃

5 ай бұрын

Gracias

@DustinAbbottTWI 5 ай бұрын

You're welcome.

@timothylinn 4 жыл бұрын

Nice review, Dustin. I'm curious if you have tested Fuji's 100-400 and, if so, do you have a subjective sense of the IQ differences between the two lenses.

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Timothy, I haven't covered Fuji's 100-400 yet. I've been slowly working through their back catalog.

@timothylinn 4 жыл бұрын

Dustin Abbott Cool. That gives me something to look forward to then.

@junor798 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for great review Dustin. I think the main difference between Sony 100 400 vs 200 600 is when you use cheaper bodies. I have tried both on A7III and a6400, the auto focus is day and night difference between two lenses. The 100 400 is much faster and better contrast and color. I compared A7III with 200 600 and A6400 with 100 400 which give the same length. The photos with a6400 are much sharper and auto focus is much much faster than 200 600. And 200 600 does not like filters, if you put on a filter, it decreases IQ...

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

Hmmm, that doesn't actually make sense in theory, as lens performance is independent of camera performance. If you were talking a major resolution difference, that might potentially be true.

@junor798 4 жыл бұрын

@@DustinAbbottTWI Thank you so much for reply. I know, I could not figure out. I really hoped 200 600 will work out, because it will be less expensive and has longer reach. I mostly doing birds in flight (instagram.com/gmb_wildlife_photography/). But I got way better result with a6400 with 100 400. Since I am doing it just for hobby not career. It does not justify to buy a A9 or A7Rvi bodies. I am sure the result will be different.

@iMax1890 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent review, Dustin! I’m a passionate wildlife photography. I finally decided for the A7RIV with the 200-600 G lens, without any focusing issues, so I’m really happy with this combo. I must say I had my doubts whether should I had bought the 100-400 GM for its IQ and focusing speed, but after practicing more with the 200-600 G, I must say it’s amazing. Maybe some day, I’ll test the 100-400 GM, but for now... will stick to the 200-600 G. Excellent review! Thank you for sharing!

@DustinAbbottTWI 3 жыл бұрын

It's a lot of lens for the money.

@rishipratap9381 4 жыл бұрын

Dustin ..... Dustin....great review Dustin..... you are really great

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much.

@anulearntech 4 жыл бұрын

Im want the tamron to release a cheaper and maybe a lighter 100-400 or something like that (70-400, 100-450 etc). The vxd motor in 70-180 seems pretty fast. Let's see...😉😉

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

Agreed. I suspect that's a gap that third parties will jump into.

@sybtb1azeken149 3 жыл бұрын

Sigma made a 100-400 lens for sony

@anulearntech 3 жыл бұрын

@@sybtb1azeken149 yes, but im waiting for tamron to make something. anyway, i'll be getting 28-200 first. lets see if tmron can make something like a 100-500 or 200-600 albeint cheaper and compact.

@888billo 4 жыл бұрын

Is the Sigma 100-400 superior about image quality?

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

No, but pretty close to the same.

@usernamehandle 4 жыл бұрын

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@Iamkitkatbar Жыл бұрын

Why are they white, I need em black to match my G Master 35, 50, 85

@DustinAbbottTWI Жыл бұрын

That’s definitely an age-old debate. Some want them white, some black. The new Tamron 50-400mm is an excellent alternative…and it’s black.

@crowrequiem3934 4 жыл бұрын

superb but expensive, for the average enthusiast user who'd take this out on travels once or twice a year, rental is a much better choice than purchase in my opinion.

@DustinAbbottTWI 4 жыл бұрын

That is a valid point, actually. For many people that only rarely shoot such a lens, a rental is a solid idea.