Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
Sony E-Mount

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

★★★★4.7/5.0

The wildlife photographer's workhorse. Internal zoom keeps the balance consistent, and the sharpness at 600mm rivals prime lenses costing three times as much.

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200-600mm
f/5.6-6.3
2115g
Sony E-Mount

Sony 200-600mm G Review: Wildlife Reach

Pros

  • Internal zoom mechanism (balance helps on gimbals)
  • Short zoom throw for fast action
  • Sharp even at 600mm
  • Compatible with teleconverters

Cons

  • Large and heavy to transport
  • f/6.3 at the long end
  • Foot is not Arca-Swiss compatible

Introduction

The Sony FE 200-600mm G changed the wildlife game. Before this, you had to spend $12,000 for a 600mm prime or use inferior 150-600mm third-party zooms. This lens bridges the gap.

Handling

The internal zoom is the killer feature. The lens doesn't get longer as you zoom, which is vital for balance on a gimbal or monopod. The throw is short, so you can go from 200mm to 600mm with a flick of the wrist.

Image Quality

It is astonishingly sharp. Paired with the A1 or A7R V, you can count individual feathers on a bird from 50 yards away.

Verdict

The best value super-telephoto lens on the market, bar none.