Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
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Product Overview
Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS is a super telephoto prime lens for Sony E-mount. It covers the full-frame image circle. Introduced by Sony in 2019, it has 18 elements in 24 groups.
For incremental weathers, Sony is kind enough to include weather sealing.
As a super telephoto prime lens, the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS is a specialty instrument best suited for professional sports and wild-life photographers. Built-in image stabilization is almost a must-have at this focal range, and this lens does not disappoint on this front. Owners will also like the available tripod collar and compatibility with teleconverters.
Ratings
What we found
Neofiliac score 52%
Pros
- Compatible with teleconverters and drop in filters
- Optically stabilized
- Professional weather sealing
- Comes with a tripod collar
- Comparatively light and compact
- Extremely fast autofocus
Cons
- Very expensive
What external reviewers found
External score 81%
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Excellent autofocus performance
- Impressive focus tracking
- Compact and lightweight
- Compatible with all Sony E-mount cameras
- Compatible with Teleconverters and drop in filters
Cons
- Lacks teleconverters
- Limited focus range
- Heavy and heavy
- No teleconverters
- Only marginally bigger (100g more) than the new Canon 600mm F4 II
- No rigid lens cap but a leather lens cap
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Specifications
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External Reviews
cameralabs[1]
Reviewer score 87% (normalized by Neofiliac)Sony’s been careful to match the controls with the earlier FE 400mm f2.8 for a seamless experience switching between them. This includes the same diameter manual focusing ring as well as the twistable function ring alongside it which can be programmed to return to a preset focusing distance. Like most super-telephoto lenses, there's no filter thread at the front, so instead filters are accommodated internally near the mount, using a slot system. Underneath the lens is a permanently mounted tripod foot with the choice of two thread sizes.
Pros
- Full power of the Alpha body’s autofocusing systems
- Very long focal length
- Very quick focusing
Cons
- No filter thread at the front
digitalpicture[2]
Reviewer score 85% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lens is compatible with all Sony E-mount cameras, including both full frame and APS-C sensor format models. The Sony lens has 24 elements in 18 groups vs. the Canon's 17/13. The Nikon lens's $700.00 USD lower price tag may sway a few votes.
Pros
- Super telephoto lens
- Excellent image quality
- Compatible with all Sony E-mount cameras
Cons
- Price is a barrier for entry
- Lacks teleconverters
pcmag[3]
Reviewer score 85% (normalized by Neofiliac)The FE 600mm F4 GM OSS is Sony's first high-end prime lens. It's compatible with both of Sony's teleconverters. Focus is available to about 14.8 feet (4.5 meters) At the closest working distance, it projects subjects at about 1:7.1 life-size.
Pros
- Sharp, sharp images
- Compatible with both Sony and APS-C mirrorless cameras
- In-lens stabilization
Cons
- Heavy and heavy
sonyalpha[4]
Reviewer score 74% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Sony 600mm F4 GM OSS is measuring 627mm i.o 507mm for the a sizeable increase while the weight is only marginally bigger (100g more) Minimum focusing distance is also significantly bigger 4.5 m I.o of 2.7m. No rigid lens cap but a leather lens cap Screwable lens hood Security Slot Compatible with Teleconverters Dedicated trunk type hard case supplied Build quality is outstanding.
Pros
- Compatible with Teleconverters and drop in filters
- Very nice light hard case (with key) that allow to store the lens hood in reverse position
Cons
- No rigid lens cap but a leather lens cap
- Only marginally bigger (100g more) than the new Canon 600mm F4 II
techradar[5]
Reviewer score 78% (normalized by Neofiliac)The Sony FE 400mm f/2.8 OSS G Master optic is a large optic that will only make its way to photographers who absolutely need it. The lens ships with a humungous carbon fiber lens hood to keep out stray light, and the supplied hard case has dedicated space for filters and teleconverters. Autofocus accuracy and speed is critical on a lens like this, so it's great to find that the camera's tracking system to stay with it as it moves around the scene.
Pros
- Excellent autofocus performance
- Impressive focus tracking
- Compact and lightweight
Cons
- Limited focus range
- No teleconverters
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