The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 and the Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR 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 GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR with a length of 204mm, is 114mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 also has a larger diameter of 112mm compared to the Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR's 61mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 and Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 and the Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR Size and Weight 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 GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR weighs 1425g, 32% (690g) lighter than the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3's weight of 2115g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 has a filter size of 95mm whereas the Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR has a 82mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 95mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3:
And these are the 82mm filters that we recommend for the Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR has the Fujifilm G lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 , Fujifilm GFX 100S II and Fujifilm GFX 100 II for the Fujifilm G Mount.
Focal Range
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 .
On the other hand, the Fujifilm GF 250mm F4 R LM OIS WR is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 250mm.
