RENT Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 GM OSS Lens Kit

ALC: Sony Reveals the New 400mm F2.8 G Master Lens for Sports and Wildlife Photography
Touting the lightest weight in its class according to Sony, the new 400mm F2.8 G Master lens is a sports and wildlife photography stalwart. Unveiled today, the lens is the seventh in the growing G Master lineup and the first super-telephoto wide-aperture full-frame E-mount lens.

Weighing in at 6.38 pounds, and with impressive optical features, the lens is a natural match for the A9.

With fewer optical elements (three fluorite and one EDglass), the optical design of the lens allows for reduced chromatic aberration. As for spherical aberration, it's optimized to give you the perfect high-resolution and bokeh balance. The durable magnesium alloy components, lightweight carbon fiber hood, and the reduced number of elements also contribute to quicker panning ability, no matter if you're shooting handheld or with the help of a monopod.

3x fluorite elements, 1x ED glass element reduces flare and ghosting
Based on a new optical design that conforms tostringent G Master standards, the FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS includes three fluorite elements and one ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element that help to reduce chromatic aberration, a common problem in telephoto lenses. Extremely high resolution is maintained right out to the image edges. Spherical aberration is optimized to create a perfect balance between high resolution and soft, beautiful bokeh through careful control at both the designand manufacturing stages. Each lens is individually tested and adjusted to achieve ideal characteristics.

Wide F2.8 max aperture
The wide F2.8 max aperture maintains exposure and depth of field while also allowing maximum light for shooting in almost any condition. When changing your aperture to defocus the background, the areas out of the focal plane appear blurred. This'bokeh' effect of the blurred background can be enhanced with circular aperture blades used in this lens.

Strong, lightweight carbon fiber lens hood
The supplied lens hood is made of strong, lightweight carbon fiber to minimize added weight. The interior of the hood is lined with flocking to minimize reflections for optimum light control.

Focus range limiter
The focus range limit switch allows a limited focus range to be selected when the fastest possible focusing is required. Three settings are provided: FULL, 7m-2.7m, and Infinite-7m.

Instant auto/manual focus selection
Instantly and quickly switch between auto and manual focus via an AM/MF switch on the side of the lens. This makes operation faster and easier as you let the camera and lens focus for you, or decide to take control and manually focus on the precise point you chose.

Full-time DMF
DMF (Direct Manual Focus) give you the ability to instantly switch to manual focus while in autofocus mode. This is particularly useful when acquiring a subject using AF and then allowing you to fine tune your focus point using the manual focus ring. When the FULL TIME DMF switch is ON, manual focus is immediately engaged by simply rotating the focus ring, even while shooting in the AF-C mode. If AF causes focus to shift to a different subject while shooting, the focus ring can be used to quickly bring focus back to the desired subject. It can also be useful when it is necessary tofocus beyond a set focus range limit.

Features:
• World's lightest 400mm F2.8 super-telephoto lens - The remarkable light weight and excellent balance of the FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS lens - weighing it at only 6.38 lbs. - is achieved through an innovative optical design that includes three fluorite elements as well as the liberal usage of durable magnesium alloy components
• XD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motors for fast, precise, quiet AF - To make full use of the rapidly evolving performance speed of modern and future camera bodies, the lens's focus group is driven by two - newly developed - XD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motors that achieve higher thrust and efficiency than conventional types of AF drive motors
• G Master qualitywith superior focusing speed up to 20fps - All lenses bearing the G Master brandare designed to extremely high standards, ensuring that outstanding contrast at high spatial frequencies is maintained right out to the image edges
• 3x fluorite elements, 1x ED glass element reduces flare and ghosting - Based on a new optical design that conforms to stringent G Master standards, the FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS includes three fluorite elements and one ED (Extra-low Dispersion) glass element that help to reduce chromatic aberration, a common problem in telephoto lenses
• Wide F2.8 max aperture - The wide F2.8 max aperture maintains exposure and depth of field while also allowing maximum light for shooting in almost any condition
• 11-blade circular aperture contributes togorgeous bokeh - Complementing the wide F2.8 aperture are the 11-blade circular aperture blades that result in soft-edged bokeh that is a hallmark of the Sony GMaster series
• Nano AR Coating - Sony's original Nano AR Coating is appliedto interior lens surfaces to effectively suppress reflections that can lead to flare and ghosting, significantly enhancing image clarity and contrast
• Optical SteadyShot image stabilization significantly reduces blur - High-performance Optical SteadyShot image stabilization is built right into the lens for sharp, blur-freeimages with a wide range of subjects and handheld shooting
• 4x customizablemulti-function focus hold buttons and function ring
• Dust and moisture resistant for robust reliability
• Liberal use of magnesium alloy
• 1.4xand 2.0x tele-converter support, with high imaging and AF performance
• Instant auto/manual focus selection
• Fluorine front-element coating
• Full-time DMF
• Linear Response MF
• Focus range limiter
• Drop-in filter slot - that accepts 40.5mm ND and other filter types, as well as the optional VF-DCPL1 Drop-in circular polarizing filter
• High-speed, accurate AF tracking at F22 aperture
• Strong, lightweight carbon fiber lens hood
• Increased mount strength and reliability
• Versatile high-durability tripod mount
• Supplied hard carrying case
• Function ring - The FE 400mm F2.8 GM OSS includes a new function ring with switch selectable for PRESET (preset focus), FUNCTION and OFF positions.