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Certified Keeper Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
87 PixelMeter Score 22 reviews

Pros Pros
  • Well-corrected aberrations and minimal vignetting
  • Excellent image sharpness and optical quality
  • Fast, silent, and reliable autofocus performance
  • Durable, weather-sealed mechanical construction
  • Versatile internal zoom mechanism
Cons Cons
  • Suboptimal sharpness at full-frame edges
  • Inconvenient tripod collar and foot design
  • Outdated image stabilization features
  • Lack of full-time manual focus override
  • Performance limitations against bright light

Launch price Launch price $1,999
Focal length & aperture Focal length & aperture 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3
Mount & coverage Mount & coverage Sony E · Full-Frame
Stabilization Stabilization Optical IS
Close focus Close focus 2.4 m (0.2x)
Filter thread Filter thread 95mm
Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Autofocus
Weight & size Weight & size 2115g (4 lb 10.6 oz) · 111.5 x 318 mm (4.39 x 12.52 in)

Announcement date Announcement date June 11, 2019
Launch MSRP Launch MSRP $1,999
Lens mount Lens mount Sony E
Image circle coverage Image circle coverage Full-Frame
Lens type Lens type Zoom
Lens line / series Lens line / series G

Elements Elements 24
Groups Groups 17
Coatings Coatings Nano AR Coating
Front fluorine coating Front fluorine coating Yes

Focal length (wide) Focal length (wide) 200mm
Focal length (tele) Focal length (tele) 600mm
Max aperture (wide) Max aperture (wide) f/5.6
Max aperture (tele) Max aperture (tele) f/6.3
Minimum aperture Minimum aperture f/32–36
Diaphragm blades Diaphragm blades 11

Diagonal angle of view Diagonal angle of view 12° - 30°

Autofocus motor Autofocus motor Autofocus
Minimum focus distance Minimum focus distance 2.4 m
Maximum magnification Maximum magnification 0.2x
Focus mechanism Focus mechanism Internal focus

Optical stabilization (OIS) Optical stabilization (OIS) Yes

AF/MF switch AF/MF switch Yes

Weight Weight 2115g (4 lb 10.6 oz)
Maximum diameter Maximum diameter 111.5mm (4.39 in)
Length Length 318mm (12.52 in)
Filter thread Filter thread 95mm
Weather sealing Weather sealing None
Internal zoom Internal zoom Yes
Tripod collar Tripod collar Included

Lens hood Lens hood ALC-SH157, included
Teleconverter compatibility Teleconverter compatibility 1.4x and 2.0x