Wildlife, sports, or any other photographers craving super telephoto lenses will be very pleased with Sony’s announcement today of the FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens and the FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lens. Each of these now becomes the longest zoom and prime lens, respectively, in Sony’s full-frame E-mount stable.
Joining the esteemed G Series of lenses, the FE 200-600mm is designed to offer outstanding quality and performance while remaining accessible to the more everyday photographer. I want to emphasize that it is no slouch, bringing a refined optical design with speedy autofocus that make it easy to capture far-away and moving targets. Operation of this super-tele zoom is well considered because it boasts large zoom and focus rings, multiple programmable Focus Hold buttons, and a locking tripod foot. Additionally, the lens is equipped with Optical SteadyShot, which will certainly come in handy for stabilizing your imagery when working at greater focal lengths, especially since you can use Sony’s 1.4x and 2x Teleconverters to create a 280-840mm or 400-1200mm zoom, respectively.
Sample Images Captured with Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens
Now, the new king of Sony’s full-frame E-mount lenses has to be the FE 600mm. This lens is astounding. It’s also the largest and longest prime Sony has made—even though it is the world’s lightest 600mm f/4 lens at just 6.7 lb—and boasts a phenomenal f/4 aperture that puts it clearly in the realm of professionals. Being designed for pros, the 600mm uses all of Sony’s latest and greatest tech. This includes an ultra-fast AF system, Optical SteadyShot image stabilization, a weather-sealed design, a rotating tripod collar, plenty of physical buttons for fast operations, and more. It’ll be fast and offer phenomenal image quality. A bonus for this ultra-high-end prime is that it will work with Sony’s teleconverters, getting a boost to either an 840mm f/5.6 or 1200mm f/8 with the 1.4x or 2x, respectively.
Sample Images Captured with Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lens
Doug Guerra, from B&H, sits down with Mike Bubolo, from Sony, to talk about Sony’s biggest lenses yet
If you have been waiting for Sony to get into the game on super telephoto optics for its full-frame mirrorless cameras, either as an enthusiast or pro, today should be proof that this company has the goods. What do you think about these two new lenses? Be sure to leave a comment with your thoughts, below!
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Will the Sony FE 200-600mm G Lense work good for filming using the Sony fs700r? I will be using it for mainly filming?
I have a Sony fs700r. video camera. can this lense work for filming?
I have a Sony fs700r. video camera. can this lense work for filming?
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Though developed as a photo lens, video can be shot with it when mounted to your Sony NEX-FS700R Super 35 Camcorder.
Hi Erik -
Though developed as a photo lens, video can be shot with it when mounted to your Sony NEX-FS700R Super 35 Camcorder.
Sony FE 200-600mm - On the A6000, does the auto focus work at the same speed as with a newer camera bodies?
Unfortunately, the autofocus may not be as fast when using an older body like the A6000.
Hello. When will you start shipping the 200-600m? Thanks
Hi Sharon,
Unfortunately, we do not have an ETA on this lens at this time. However, please e-mail us to [email protected] for updates as they become available.
Is the 200-600mm by chance parafocal? The internal zoom is good for video and that would make it great.
The 200-600 is not compatible with the Sony A6000?
Hi Keith, the 200-600mm is definitely compatible with the a6000 series. While the lenses are designed for full-frame, they work perfectly on APS-C bodies as well, though you will want to account for the crop factor.
What will be the focal length on a Sony PXW-FS7M2 XDCAM Super 35? For both lenses.
The crop factor is about 1.5x, so the 200-600mm will give the appearance of a 300-900mm on a full-frame camera and the 600mm will provide a 900mm equivalent. Hope this helps!
You said "The crop factor is about 1.5x, so the 200-600mm will give the appearance of a 300-900mm on a full-frame camera" Don't you mean the crop factor on C body camera ? Full frame camera should be 200 to 600 ?
To clarify, when the 200-600mm is used on an APS-C/Super35 body it will match the look of a theoretical 300-900mm lens on a full-frame camera.