The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM and the Nikon 600mm f4G 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 600mm F4 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 449mm. The Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR with a length of 445mm, is 4mm shorter. On the other hand, the Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR has a larger diameter of 166mm compared to the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM's 164mm diameter.
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 600mm F4 GM weighs 3040g, which means it is 2020g (39%) lighter than the Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR which has a weight of 5060g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 600mm F4 GM has a filter size of 41mm whereas the Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 41mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 600mm F4 GM has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Nikon 600mm f4G ED VR has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony A9 III, Sony A7C Mark II and Sony A7CR for the Sony E Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
600mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.