Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Super Telephoto Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
E Mount cameras .
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What type of photography is the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 is a member of Sony's G series of lenses. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
Sony G Series Lenses in Sony E Mount
Reasons to Buy the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 G OSS lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
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Lens Mount
Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 is compatible with cameras that have a Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 has a maximum diameter of 112mm and a total length of 318mm . It weighs 2115g / 74.6 oz .
Check the size of the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 when attached to E Mount cameras :
Below, you'll find a scaled side-by-side image comparing the sizes of the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 and the Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 , offering a better understanding of their dimensions in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here .
Comparison image of the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 and the Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 Size and Weight
Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 has a filter thread of 95mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3:
You can also check All Sony E Mount Lenses with 95mm Filter Thread Size
Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 Lens Top View
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 an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 300 - 900mm .
Teleconverter Compatibility
Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 is compatible with the Teleconverters below. With the use of these TC/extenders, you can find how the total focal reach and effective aperture of your Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 changes below:
Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 Focal Range and Aperture Change with Teleconverter
Weather Sealings
Weather Sealings of the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3
The Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Optical Image Stabilization
The Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.
Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 also has a Stabilization On/Off switch on the lens body so you don't need to delve into your cameras menu to disable or enable the IS.
Tripod Collar
With a total length of 318mm and a weight of 2115g, the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 is a large lens. Fortunately, it comes with a tripod collar which you can use to attach the lens directly to a tripod or monopod instead of attaching the camera. This connection helps to better balance the lens/kit combination.
Focusing Mechanism of the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3
Zoom Method
Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 features Rotary (internal) zoom method where the length of the lens doesn't change while you are zooming in or out. Even though this design has a size disadvantage in general compared to extending designs, it has the benefits of better sealing against dust and moisture, no zoom creep and no weight balance shift while zooming.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.2x with a minimum focusing distance of 2.4m .
Below are the 3 Super Telephoto Zoom type Sony E mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f5.6 and a minimum aperture of f32 at 200mm, and a max aperture of f6.3 and minimum aperture of f36 at 600mm .
Focal Length
Max Aperture
Min Aperture
200mm
F5.6
F32
600mm
F6.3
F36
Optical Formula
Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3's optical formula consists of 24 elements in 17 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
1 aspherical 5 ED elements Nano AR fluorine coating
Optical Construction of the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3
Lens Hood
Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 comes with a removable cylindirical shaped lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is Sony ALC-SH157 .
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What's in the Box of Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3:
Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens ALC-F95S Front Lens Cap Sony ALC-R1EM Rear Lens Cap Sony ALC-SH157 Lens Hood for FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens Lens Strap Tripod Collar Lens Case Limited 1-Year Warranty
Recommended Accessories for the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3
Now it is time to look at the Top Recommended Accessories for the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 .
Body Colour
Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 is available in White color.
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 G OSS.
Top Alternatives of Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 in Other Lens Mounts
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