Sony FE 600mm F4 GM is a Fixed aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Super Telephoto Prime lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
E Mount cameras .
What type of photography is the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Sony FE 600mm F4 GM is a member of Sony's GM series of lenses. GM stands for G Master and represents the top of the line lenses on the Sony E mount line-up. Below you can see the latest lenses in this series.
Sony GM Series Lenses in Sony E Mount
Reasons to Buy the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM 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 600mm F4 GM 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 600mm F4 GM has a maximum diameter of 164mm and a total length of 449mm . It weighs 3040g / 107.2 oz .
Check the size of the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM when attached to E Mount cameras :
Below, you'll find a scaled side-by-side image comparing the sizes of the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM and the Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM , 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 600mm F4 GM and the Sony FE 400mm F2.8 GM Size and Weight
Sony FE 600mm F4 GM has a Drop-in type filter holder with a filter thread of 41mm .
You can also check All Sony E Mount Lenses with 41mm Filter Thread Size
Sony FE 600mm F4 GM Drop-in Filter
Sony FE 600mm F4 GM Lens Top View
Lens Cap
The Sony FE 600mm F4 GM ships with a bulky soft cover instead of a proper hard cap, which isn’t the most practical option in daily use.
For a more durable and convenient solution, check out our in-house designed Custom CamDec Lens Cap for Sony FE 600mm F4 GM CamDec Store .
Custom CamDec Lens Cap for Sony FE 600mm F4 GM
Focal Range
Sony FE 600mm F4 GM has a fixed focal length of 600mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 900mm .
Sony FE 600mm F4 GM Lens Controls
Teleconverter Compatibility
Sony FE 600mm F4 GM 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 600mm F4 GM changes below:
Sony FE 600mm F4 GM Focal Range and Aperture Change with Teleconverter
Weather Sealings
Weather Sealings of the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM
The Sony FE 600mm F4 GM 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 600mm F4 GM with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Optical Image Stabilization
The Sony FE 600mm F4 GM features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting.
Sony FE 600mm F4 GM 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.
Sony FE 600mm F4 GM Optical Image Stabilization
Tripod Collar
With a total length of 449mm and a weight of 3040g, the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM 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 600mm F4 GM
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Sony FE 600mm F4 GM has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.14x with a minimum focusing distance of 4.5m . 0.14x ratio is quite low, making this lens unsuitable even for modest close-up photography.
Below are the 3 Super Telephoto Prime type Sony E mount lens alternatives with highest max magnification ratios :
Aperture
The Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS features a maximum aperture of F4 and can be stopped down to a minimum aperture of F. While a maximum aperture of F4 requires a bit more ambient light or a bump in ISO when shooting indoors, it keeps the physical size of the lens much smaller and easier to carry. At 600mm, this lens provides a natural perspective, and opening up to F4 offers clean background separation for typical everyday shooting. Stopping down to F gives you plenty of sweep for landscapes or outdoor group shots where you need everything sharp from front to back.
Optical Formula
Sony FE 600mm F4 GM's optical formula consists of 25 elements in 18 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
1 extreme aspherical 2 ED 3 fluorite elements Nano AR + fluorine coatings
Optical Construction of the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM
Lens Hood
Sony FE 600mm F4 GM comes with a removable cylindrical shaped lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos. The model number of the hood is Sony ALC-SH158 .
Sony FE 600mm F4 GM Official Video
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What's in the Box of Sony FE 600mm F4 GM?
Here are the items that are included inside the box of Sony FE 600mm F4 GM:
Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lens Front Lens Cap Sony ALC-R1EM Rear Lens Cap Sony ALC-SH158 Lens Hood for FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lens Lens Strap Hard Case Case Strap Limited 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty
Body Colour
Sony FE 600mm F4 GM is available in White color.
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Sony FE 600mm F4 GM Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS.
Top Alternatives of Sony FE 600mm F4 GM in Other Lens Mounts
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