The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R and the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 is the longer of the two lenses at 318mm. The Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R with a length of 315mm, is 3mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 also has a larger diameter of 112mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R's 99mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R and Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R weighs 1605g, which means it is 510g (24%) lighter than the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 which has a weight of 2115g.
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Filter Threads
The Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R has a filter size of 82mm whereas the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 has a 95mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R:
And these are the 95mm filters that we recommend for the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 has the Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm X-S20, Fujifilm X-T5 and Fujifilm X-H2 for the Fujifilm X Mount and Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR for the Sony E Mount.
Focal Range
Fujifilm XF 150-600mm F5.6-8 R has a focal range of 150-600mm and
4.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
225-900mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 has a focal range of 200-600mm and 3.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 300 - 900mm.