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 Nikon 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR 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 Nikon 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR with a length of 268mm, is 50mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 also has a larger diameter of 112mm compared to the Nikon 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR's 108mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 and Nikon 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR 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 Nikon 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR 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. Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 weighs 2115g, which means it is 185g (8%) lighter than the Nikon 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR which has a weight of 2300g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 and the Nikon 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR have the same Filter thread size of 95mm .
Below are links to the 95mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Nikon 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR has the Nikon F (FX) 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 Nikon D6 , Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) 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 Nikon 200-500mm F5.6E ED VR has a focal range of 200-500mm and 2.5X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 300 - 750mm .
