Sony SEL200600G - telephoto zoom lens - 200 mm - 600 mm
$2,324.99
Mfg # SEL200600G
CDW # 7985609
| UNSPSC 45121600
Quick tech specs
- Telephoto zoom lens
- 600 mm
- Sony E-mount
- 200 mm
- f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
- for Cinema Line; α VLOGCAM; α1; α6700; α7 IV; α7C; α7C II; α7CR; α7R V; α7s III; α9 II; α9 III
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Sony SEL200600G - telephoto zoom lens - 200 mm - 600 mm is rated
4.60 out of
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Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jeromy from
Excellent results and not too heavy to carry
I am able to manage transporting this lens which is always a big consideration for me as I am long since retired! I have been very pleased with the results so far
Date published: 2024-08-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
itssonymartsphotos from
Great design and application, internal zoom, just
I bought this lens a month ago, simply marvellous bit of kit along with my A7 IV, unbeatable
Date published: 2024-08-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Idonothaveanickname207 from
High quality telephoto zoom
Excellent sharpness allied to quick and accurate autofocus. A perfect match with the A9 for action and wildlife. Combination of lens and body IS allows for good hand held shooting experience. Internal zooming a pleasure to use.
Lens hood "lock on" could be a little more positive and secure.
Date published: 2020-10-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Trainee from
Great reach for wildlife captures
Upgraded to a Sony A7iv matched with this 200-600 mm telephoto lens prior to an Amazon River cruise and the combination delivered the reach and focus needed for long range captures of rainforest birds, monkeys, sloths and river dolphins...
Date published: 2023-06-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Aardwolf6886 from
Probably the best wildlife lens, under £2000.
Fast focus, very sharp, good contrast and no change in balance when zooming or focusing.
If a little heavy after a long series of shots.
Date published: 2023-12-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
jloz from
Excellent Wildlife Zoom
Finally an "affordable" option for shooting (photos) wildlife. This lens performs great in well lit environments and focus is fast and accurate. When zooming in and out, the lens feels steady since the lens extends internally. The focusing mechanisms are quiet which is a must when taking photos of easily startled wildlife. The only issues I have with the lens is the lens hood and the weight (to be fair this is a 200-600mm lens). The lens hood does not lock like the 100-400 GM. It can easily unmount when hand holding the lens. The weight will affect when shooting handheld. Although, I recommend using a monopod or tripod when shooting for long periods of time.
All in all this lens is fantastic. The IQ is GM quality. This lens pairs well with the a9 or a9II. I use it for my a7RIV and it works great. I highly recommend this lens for wildlife and sports action photography. You will not be disappointed.
Date published: 2020-04-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JAWJR from
Remarkably good lens.
Sony sent me several lenses to test, along with the A7RIII and A9 bodies. The 200-600 was/is the make-or-break lens in my decision to switch from Canon to Sony (which I am doing based on these tests). I currently shoot the Canon 5Dsr and 5DmkIV, and my go-to long lens is the 500 f4 L v1. So the bar was set pretty high for the Sony 200-600. It cleared it nicely. Throughout its zoom range, the 200-600 is critically sharp, even wide open, delivering images that scream, "Great glass!" at 1:1 on my monitor. Some of that may be due to the excellent sensor in the A7RIII, but that doesn't matter to me because I use a system, not single components. The internal zooming is extremely smooth and makes for a consistently well-balanced kit. The AF and IS are both great, yielding fast, accurate focusing and steady, shake-free images. And, it's light, about 5lbs lighter than my Canon 500mm. This means I'll carry the Sony to more, and more remote, places where I'll get that 600mm reach. This is the lens I've been dreaming about for years, and Sony has really delivered.
Date published: 2019-10-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Eyelevel from
Great telephoto zoom lens
Beautiful easy to use lens pin sharp and fast when paired with the A7iii
Date published: 2022-01-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Johnsca from
Fantastic
Second one I’ve owned and very pleased with it takes lovely photos
Date published: 2021-11-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kitmasterbloke from
A bit heavy, but superb optical results even hand-
I use this lens for aircraft and wildlife photography, replacing a Canon 70-200 with 1.4x convertor. The Sony is heavier and I have now ordered a monopod to go with it. The focus tracking, even in Mode 3 and with the 10m to Infinity setting is a bit randow sometimes, but once locked on to the subject images are crisp and bright.
Date published: 2022-07-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Imastarkidder from
Focus issues
I was so excited to finally receive this lens after waiting a month. Unfortunately, the lens I received hunts focus and when it does focus, as soon as I press the shutter to snap the photo, the lens loses focus and the image comes out blurry. At some focal lengths it doesn't do this but the longer lengths it does it most of the time. I found myself either having to use the focus hold button on every shot or just using manual focus. The images that are in focus are very good, but I think I got a defective lens and am returning it to the seller. Very disappointing. I researched and can't find any other related issues on the internet. All reviews rave about how fast and accurate the lens focuses. I will try again after they have been in production longer and hopefully any problems have been resolved. Love my other Sony lenses and AR7IV!
Date published: 2019-11-04T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
37sqd from
Super light lens
Awesome lens fantastically sharp using this on my Sony Fx9 camcorder for my wildlife films perfect!
Date published: 2020-09-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Des2022 from
Fantastic lens
Superb lens and value for money having moved to Sony this year after many years using a different brand .
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
subs57 from
Still exploiting its capabilities
This is my 1st large lens, and I am still getting used to handing this physically large item, and while the hand held shots are good, they can be a lot better. I will improve with experience of course, but my opinion is that to get the maximum results out of this lens, a sturdy tripod and mount is required to fully exploit its capabilities. (Hence 4 *)
Date published: 2020-02-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kerry R from
New Explorations!
After watching many reviews on YouTube I decided to get this lens to use with my A7R IV. I saw that many shooters have issues with soft focus and motion blur in low light. I really don't shoot wildlife in low light so that's not an issue for me. I've been on many tours and a couple of safaris and they all took place in early morning light to bright sun, so I think that I'll be OK in the future.
I'll have to get a monopod because the lens gets heavy after a while, but the results to me are well worth it. I love that the barrel doesn't extend and the lens is very well built. I need more practice getting used to photographing wildlife and also remembering and knowing when to use the different modes/buttons on the lens. I'M HAPPY with my purchase.
Date published: 2021-04-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Philbute from
Exactly what I need for wildlife photography
Still getting used to it, so far I'm delighted. It pairs superbly with my A7R3.
Date published: 2020-06-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Waylander1 from
In the Sony range this is a Bargain!
I am an experienced wildlife photographer with many years experience. I have been using this lens for many months now and I have to say that i am very impressed and wouldn't hesitate to recommend it to any wildlife photographer. Being a zoom it gives great versatility that you don't always get with a prime lens and I don't think it suffers in the image quality stakes. All that being said, if Sony produce a second version of this lens there are a couple of points that for me stop it getting five stars. Firstly there is no zoom lock. Most of the time this isn't a problem, however one of the lenses great features its silky smooth zoom action can be a problem when resting on a bean bag. You may find if you turn the camera following a subject the zoom can wind itself in and you are suddenly shooting at 300mm. The zoom moves from 200mm to 600mm in a quarter of a turn and with no zoom lock its easy to have this happen. Secondly it would have been great if this lens stayed at F5.6 all the way to 400mm instead of moving to F6.3 at 300mm. A lot of competing brands seem to switch at the 400mm point and as a wildlife photographer that extra light is valuable. Also it would be great if Sony sent me one to test when they build it. This lens would be pretty much perfect if these two points are addressed so I wouldn't let those points put you off. Its a stunner.
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Captxmas from
Sony 200-600
The lens is everything the professionals say it is. Sharp, fast, simply wonderful for wildlife and birds. The only improvement I wish it had was an ARCA foot for tripos/gimbal mounting.
Date published: 2023-12-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mr PH from
Excellent results
I've only been using this for a couple weeks with the A7III and I have been very impressed with the photos that I've been able to take of distant wildlife. The autofocus works great, the build quality feels solid and I'm getting the photos that I wanted.
Date published: 2020-01-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Shamsher from
Zoom
Best lens for wild photography and good for birds photography
Date published: 2023-08-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
KC Wong from
The best lenses
I had FE100400GM for birding activities with 1.4x teleconverter attached at all time. I bought FE200600G for 10 days now and tested it with 1.4x and 2x teleconverters. The results are still very impressive even the photo quality degrade a little bit. Focusing speed is much much more faster than third parties lenses. Highly recommended.
Date published: 2019-10-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Nutsaboutbirdz from
A solid lens
Purchased on 30th June 2021 to link to my new Alpha 1. So far so good but I also bought a TC 1.4 and am disappointed with the quality of photos. The photo included with this review is not with the TC.
Date published: 2021-07-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
GTTu from
SONY FE200-600 zoom
Had a months play with this lens now and very happy. Stunning picture quality right across zoom range, great balance in use with the fixed length lens and works perfectly with yhe A7R V.
Date published: 2022-12-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
SutherlandExplorer from
Great Long Lens
Recent purchase for wildlife photography. I am really pleased with the quality and IQ of this lens and apart from weight which is common in these longer lenses I consider it to be one of my best purchases
Date published: 2022-06-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Steve 500 from
Exceptional value
I have used this lens for several months now both in the UK and abroad and find it to be a great product at an exceptional price. It is very versitile and compact for overseas travel.
Date published: 2022-01-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ian the Amateur from
Works great with the A9
I bought this just over a month ago along with an A9. The combination is great both at full frame and cropped sensor options. Focusing is fast and the pictures are pin sharp. Only issue i have with it is that its quite heavy
Date published: 2021-01-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
KevJames from
One word. Fantastic
I have had this lens a short while now and love it. Superb image quality and super fast focus. A dream for wildlife.
Date published: 2023-08-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
DBHayes Art from
Excellent Long Zoom Lens
My wife & I each have this lens. Hers for her a7RIV and mine for my Sony a7RII. Both lens have been performing as we'd hoped.
Date published: 2020-11-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Hadden78 from
Good quality and great with internal zoom
I bought this lens a month ago to go with my A9, the lens is great, the image quality is perfect and along with the intetnal zoom, this is my perfect lens for wildlife and sports.
Date published: 2021-08-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
DRHA from
N.A
Bought last week, have not had time to try in the field but seems to be good quality.
Date published: 2020-06-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
RYeh from
Should have bought this lens when it was released!
Great piece of glass! The best feature is the quarter turn to go from 200 to 600mm.
Date published: 2021-03-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Seekyman from
Excellent quality and good price.
Excellent quality, light weight, internal focusing. Just what you need for bird, aircraft and nature photography.
A very good addition to my lens collection.
Date published: 2020-04-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Depends from
More than I can chew
My first outing reminded me I'm in a different League with this lens. I have since bought 2x converter and solid tripod and look forward now to trying to get some great wildlife photos
Date published: 2023-12-20T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
gabrady46 from
Image quality is outstanding!
I am using this lens on the A6300. I don't know why I waited so long to buy it. I was content with my Sony 70-300 but just couldn't fill the frame with my subject sometimes. The 200-600 FILLS the frame. I have used it exclusively handheld and couldn't be happier with the results. Make no mistake this is a 600mm lens and feels every one of its four pounds. But after several days of practice I feel comfortable with it. Two important points: learn to use the zone focus for birds in flight and flexible spot small for stationary animals. Even with the lowly a6300 this lens just plain works.
Date published: 2020-07-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Greg18 from
Great lens, bag is a disappointment
Lens is amazing, fast focus, etc... but the soft bag that comes with it is a disappointment, other G/GM lenses have a nice padded pouch, this one comes with a fabric bag you can't attach to your belt/bag.
Date published: 2023-09-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
twitcher2 from
sony lens
unable to leave a fair opinion of the lens as it is being repaired at a sony center under gaurantee
Date published: 2020-12-24T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
cnaray123 from
Depends on which camera you are attaching it to.
There seems to be a incompatibility with the A7R4 for a lot of users. I'm hoping that the next firmware Sony issues will correct this. The hit rate of good photos to bad is a 3 in 10.
I understand it works best with the A9M2 for tracking. It's really not the lens, I think. I am having a problem, but that might be because I use it on my A7R4.
Date published: 2020-04-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
WarGriff from
Awesome lens!
I have not taken it off My A9II since I got it! Picture iq is outstanding at all focal lengths, Af is faster than My 100-400 GM. You guys (SONY) hit a home run with this lens and I'm very pleased with everything about it.
Date published: 2020-05-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Minister of the Bay from
Phenomenal in every way
Bought this primarily for landscape photography with an occasional bit of wildlife. First of all - It is supremely sharp. Secondly - it renders a nice bokeh for bird photography. Thirdly - it handles nicely. There is nothing not to like about this lens.
Date published: 2020-10-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
dkim99 from
Wow...!
I knew this lens was going to be good but I am completely gobsmacked at just how good it is. Everything about it is impressive and coupled to my A7R4 there's really not a lot that can touch it.
Date published: 2021-04-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
ncmuk from
Lens is incredible
This product is absolutely incredible!!!!!
The only downside at the current moment is that it doesn’t pair very well when using the Sony A7R IV.
The autofocus with this combination isn’t the best and does need to attention by Sony, but non the less the lens itself is of the highest quality.
Date published: 2021-04-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Krugerbill from
My change to Sony
I bought this lens and a A7III about 6wks ago, a total change from using a Nikon D4 and 500mm F4 which I traded. The lens so far has only been used on static wildlife shots as the weather and COVID have not been kind. Fully open, the quality has been excellent even at high iso. It’s reasonably light and I like the customisable buttons to change camera settings. Love the easily adjustment of zoom using just a quarter turn.
Date published: 2021-02-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jourdanr from
Initial review of 200-600
Had purchased this lens 200-600 back in Aug 2020, initial the pictures were crisp and clear until I updated the a7r4 FE to 1.2. I have to struggle more now to make sure all elements are in sync. Lighting, environmental, shutter, aperture, ISO. To be able to capture the crisp and clear pic. I have shot numerous BIF pictures an the capture rate is approx 20% overall. Static Landscapes shots are much better than flying birds. Overall I would rate this lens an 7-8 out of 10
Date published: 2021-03-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
icpictures from
Professional build and quality
Great feeling lens, strong and durable without being too heavy. Great quality images, sharp and precise autofocus with my A7III.
Date published: 2021-09-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Beardy Pete from
Just a stable and amazing joy to use
Such a compact lightweight lens for this long long range. So easily hand held with the brilliant built in OSS stabilisation, one handed ( or rather single finger-tip ) operation adds to this flexibility and freedom. I simply love this lens
Date published: 2024-03-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
MLH Photography from
Only Half the cashback received
Despite numerous emails only £100 of the strated £200 cashback has been received. The serivice ive come to expect
Date published: 2024-03-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Des norton from
Fantastic lens
Superb lens and value for money having moved to Sony this year after many years using a different brand .
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
skello27 from
Fantastic Lens for Sony A7rIV
I bought this lens in November of 2020 and its the best purchase I have made in a long time. I use it mainly for Bird Phototography. The beautiful Bokehs I get are second to none. The clarity of the feathers are incredible. My Birds in Flight shots are also very clear and it works great with Sony A7rIV.
Date published: 2022-02-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
PEIRudi from
Problem with Camera mount ring - appears bent
I just took lens out of the box after having purchased it in late January. There seeems to be a problem with the camera mount as it is very tight to mount on the camera and nearly impossible for me to mount on a 2x extender. I think it is bent and needs to be repaired. How do I get it fixed under warranty? Need Canadian address for repairs.
Date published: 2023-03-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Echo Aux from
200mm to 1800mm WOW!!!
I bought this because the 150-600 (to 1800) was not giving proper lens or mm info with teleconverters. The other lens was sharp and auto focus was good. after watching many reviews I chose the SEL200600 over the SEL100400 mainly for its internal zoom that limits dust into the lens but also I like critter, birds and some moon photography. I have the SEL24240 (360mm APS-C) and it is super sharp with a lot of reach but there are times you need 600mm or even 1200mm and then there is that 1800 (2x plus APS-C) that when you are 200 yards away and up high but want that closeup of a White Pelican in flight or Great White Egret in mating plumage that or a Buck in velvet in the morning fog is where 1800mm comes in. And you want the correct shot info in Metadata and that is where this lens combo with 1.4X and 2X teleconverters shine. For the good stuff is the AF and IS...On July 3rd night the Buck Moon was out so I put the lens on my A7iii just regular single shot settings... it lock on AF and IS kept it solid "HandHeld" then pressed the APS-C button and again another clear clear capture at 900mm. The next night the 4th it was out and this time with 2X, a clear 1200mm then APS-C a clear sharp 1800 "Handheld" and I am almost 70 to me that is impossible and that was my first use, WORTH EVERY PENNY to me!!! Look I have been using Sony since Sept. 2014 and the one most important selling point is value per $. Sony knows it is not the pros that keep them afloat and climbing but the guy saving pennies, nickels, and dimes for a dream of good gear that will last and will break that bank open when he has it. Every camera (A7S,A7Rii,A7ii) and from my first lens E 1018 (APS-C) used on the A7S in full frame @ 12mm for Astro Milky Way had pinpoint stars and no distortion with IS/AF and screw on filters $700 now $900+ (everyone FF or APS-C wants or has) 5 years and going strong and value +++. I still have my Canon Ftb from the film days and use FD 20mm f/2 and 24mm f/1.4 on my Sony as well as 35/50/80/etc, Sony made sure there were adapters for other gear when they started to bring other over. That is how Sony Thinks, way way out there. You will pass this lens down to someone and they will also. As soon as I took those first shots I ordered a Lenscoat for it with everything else and is like a bug in a rug. The last shot is with the E 1018 @ 12mm full frame talk about great lenses and cameras bought in 2015 still strong!
Date published: 2020-07-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Josie163 from
A fantastic lens
I’ve had this for a few weeks now and am constantly being blown away by how good it is, especially considering the price. I’m not going to go into full technical details as there are people who know way more about that than me who will have posted that info already, but as someone who has been using the lens for wildlife photography, I can say it is absolutely fantastic. If you’ve not used a focal length as long as 600mm before, it can take some getting used to but I absolutely love this lens and would highly recommend it to anyone thinking of buying.
Date published: 2021-07-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
curiousart42 from
Perfect for the price point!
So happy to have this lens. It makes wildlife photography so much fun. Great picture and video, easy to use, well made, reasonable price.
Date published: 2022-06-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Yakstrangler from
Great for wildlife
Use this with a 1.4x and get great photos of birds and other wildlife.
Date published: 2024-04-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JWP IRE from
AMAZING LENS !!!!
BEAST OF A LENS !!! love it how fast and accurate it is
Date published: 2021-10-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Caerphillycastle from
Superb Lens for Wildlife
Bought this to accompany my new Sony A7M3 camera 9 months ago after extensive research. Have been a Canon user for almost 40 years. Made the switch to Sony,. Very happy with the results too. This lens is superb for wildlife & Bird photography
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bonzoboy from
Super zoom capability
The lens delivers exactly what I wanted which was teh ability to capture sporting moments from a distance. The picture quality is very good. The lens is very easy to use when holding it in my hand as not too heavy.
Date published: 2024-02-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Rabb54 from
Great lens and fantastic value.
I have had the 200-600 since they first became available in the UK. I needed to downsize from my Canon system (1Dx and 500f4) mainly for international's travel, but was bit concerned that the quality would not be there. No noticeable drop in quality at all! Plus the versatility of the zoom range. I love this lens. I also have the 100-400 and again, it is hard to see the difference in quality in real life situations.
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
nxf1 from
OSS won't turn off
I have not had chance to use this as it arrived with a OSS problem. When the camera is turned on the lens OSS motors are working even when the OSS switch is off. I am currently patiently waiting for a reply from the Sony Authorised dealer. This does give me a good feeling moving forward about the reliability of this product and also because I am unable to use it I can not judge its design or picture quality.
Date published: 2021-12-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
MakeItSo from
Worth the money
I should start by saying I've been really happy with my 100-400mm GM. It's just that on occasion I've yearned for a little extra reach and this provides that. I especially like the internal zoom and it's short movement of the zoom ring. I'm a little disappointed in the minimum focus distance (2.4m) as it means I have to change back to the 100-400mm to photograph butterflies at a reasonable magnification. A focus recall facility such as found on Canon would be really nice but maybe I'm asking a lot of just a G lens especially since it performs more like a GM. I've yet to try it with a teleconverter but my expectation is I'm unlikely to choose that as an option.
Date published: 2023-08-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
SteveIOM from
Love it but!
Very happy with the lens which I twinned with a new A7iii.
Photos sharp, verry happy. Others have seen it and also considering change to Sony.
Only disappointment is the fit of the lens hood. It keeps falling off. Have resorted to carrying gaffer tape to secure. Hence only four stars.
It would also help to include more detailed instructions to include birds in flight tips etc.
Date published: 2020-07-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
The boy from
Sony quality
Fantastic sharp lens with excellent build quality and super fast accurate focus
Date published: 2023-03-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ross G from
Sony hit a home run with this lens.
Every since I changed over from my a-mount cameras to e-mount this is the lens that I have been waiting for. It has very fast AF and great sharpness. I am a wildlife photographer and this lens fits right in with my FE 100-400GM. I am using the 200-600G on my A9 and this is a killer combination. I will highly recommend this lens.
Date published: 2019-08-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
DavidB47 from
Easy to handle
Bought this two weeks ago and took it for a day walking around a zoo yesterday. Hand held it and got great results. Easy to hold and move the zoom ring in flight whilst subjects moved closer or further. Very pleased.
Date published: 2022-07-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Brian06 from
Amazing lens
Had a while now. Takes getting used too as not used long lens before. I any length of use get a bit heavy and a mono pod helps. Just wish the tripod foot was arcs Swiss built in.
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
PIP1953 from
Smaller than I thought
A well-balanced lens, very sharp at wide open, creates many opportunities within dark woodland scenes.
Date published: 2022-12-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Matej 1 from
OOS doesn't work properly in video mode
Hello,
weeks ago I bought new sony FE 200-600mm lens but I think the OSS doesn't work properly on my sony A7R IV photo camera in video mode. If I start shaking camera on tripod OSS start working properly after 3 or 4 seconds and hold image very well but not for long time, maybay only 10 seconds. After that is image again shaky. I try everything and the problem is still here. I went to my friend and test his new lens FE 200-600mm on my A7R4 camera but the same problem even with his lens and on his camera A7R IV. In photo mode (M, S, A and P) both lenses start working immediately if I press shooting button and OSS stabilize image excellent. Only in video mode it's not working immediately.
I think this is not mechanical problem but software problem, because both lenses behave the same in video mode. This problem happening to other Sony video cameras like A7S, FS7 and FX9 I tested. Big downsize for such a good lens.
I had to sale my lens to photo user. I hope Sony will soon release new firmware for this lens and solved the problem.
Regards, Matej
Date published: 2020-01-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kwitty from
Well balanced, short throw zooming beauty!
I recently switched Canon to Sony and was attracted to the 200-600 zoom that Sony offered and I primarily shoot wildlife, small birds and birds in flight. This lens compared to other brands of zooms I have owned is a superior in sharpness wide open and fast to focus and does not vary in length when zoomed. Zoom ring is a short throw design and can easily be thumb rotated. Stabilization is impressive too! All good on this one with color and sharpness and pinpoint focus accuracy.
Date published: 2019-10-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
daltaf from
So very quick from 200 to 600
Used this lens for more than a month, focus is amazingly fast. Picture quality is fantastic.
Date published: 2021-08-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Swanie from
Great lens but:-
Purchased about 6 weeks ago heavier than anticipated quick n sharp
My main issue is the location of focus lock buttons they are positioned exactly wear hand goes for hand holding not great kept accidentally pressing
Date published: 2020-08-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
VisionOfYou from
Dependable
Super telephoto's are always going to be niche and not to everyones requirements. However if you have the need then this lens is going to meet all your requirements. It is very well built, cracking image quality all contained within a relatively short form and more importantly non extending.
Also check out the price point - cannot be beaten
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Wingmac from
Great for wildlife photography!
This lens can hold its candle against it’s touted G Master siblings in terms of IQ quality, AF speed, reliability and resolving power! It matches very well with the Sony A9!
Date published: 2019-09-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
DT9334 from
Love it I wished I got when I bought my camera
I have had my lens for about 3 months I got the 100 400 first witch I traded in for the 200 600
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
BruceNE from
An excellent super telephoto lens
I bought this lens mainly for photograhing wildlife. As yet, I've not had an opportunity to test it thoroughly. But I was delighted with its performance recently at Washington Wetland Centre, taking handhold pictures of waders.
Date published: 2020-09-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Alexander B from
Superb focus and bokeh
I have had this a month and am delighted with the purchase
It has great focus and reach and the bird eye AF works well with my A7m4
Date published: 2022-05-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
blushy from
Love my rocket launcher!
The lens gets great results and has proves to be great for nature photography.
Date published: 2021-11-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
UltraPix from
Epic Telephoto
Brought this a couple weeks ago and haven’t been disappointed, sharp images and up to 900mm zoom if you enter crop sensor mode
Date published: 2021-10-08T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Abwatershots from
Beautiful
Ok so I bought this lens two months ago it’s super sharp especially when you consider the price of it it’s a great price for a telephoto of this build quality
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Roscarrack from
First Impressions
Only had this lens 10days ago but first impressions are very positive, it’s more portable than I expected and fairly easy to hand hold (although I wouldn’t like to do it all
day) image quality is excellent, the only downside so far is the position of the strap lugs
Date published: 2022-01-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
deevee312 from
Great zoom lens
Pluses:
Small, light, affordable
Internal zooming
solid build
Sharp optics
Fast zooming
IQ still good with 1.4TC
Minuses:
No Arca on tripod mount
Heavy hood causing front lens element to detach
Could be sharper
AFC slower than 100-400mm and primes
Bokeh so so
too dim is used with 2X TC
Not sure of differences with OIS modes
Date published: 2020-08-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
LDMillican from
Such a sharp lens!
I expected this to be a great lens, but it is better than that! Focus is quick, and quiet. Very happy I bought it!
Date published: 2021-08-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Sid9 from
Great lens
Had for about 2 months and very happy,I do love the internal zoom compared with other lenses.
Date published: 2021-02-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
pig blood from
must have for Sony birders
I am happy with the performance of the lens and no need to adapt to third party long zoom anymore.
Date published: 2019-08-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mxer1255kx from
Great at first, not so much now.
I had this lens about 1 week and was loving it. Then a giant spec of something appeared inside the lens on the front element. $2090 for a sealed lens that doesn’t extend and STILL gets a large piece of something inside the lens after less than a week. Very disappointed in the quality. None of my 4 other GM lenses or Zeiss lenses have anything inside and they were all used.
Date published: 2019-08-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
GlenH AZ from
Easy to Operate and Nice Reach
I like this lens a lot and the optics are very good, but I don't think they're as good as the Nikon 200-500mm lens I shot with previously. The optics on both lenses are very good, but in my opinion, the Nikon 200-500 is just a little better than the Sony 200-600. Don't get me wrong. I'm very happy with my purchase of the 200-600 and would buy it all over again; just for the extra reach if offers and how much better Sony lenses and cameras work with extenders / teleconverters.
Date published: 2021-03-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jumbo 57 from
Excellent fast focusing lens
Great coverage for nature and sports photography. Internal focusing is great to have. Works brilliantly with my Sony a9.
Date published: 2020-01-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ron1947 from
Fantastic quality
Looking forewarn to using this Len’s in a
Really looking forward to using this lens
Date published: 2022-10-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Corky thecat from
Sony 200-600mm G OSS
Absolutely brilliant Lens has improved my shots , a very sharp Lens and super Priced .
Date published: 2023-02-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
ifxbonz from
poor tripod collar design.
The loaner 200-600 suffers from the same problem as my copy . You have an issue with tripod collar loosening making the lens unstable and un able to use on a monopod or tripod.
Date published: 2021-07-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Alsads from
Great lens for the price.
My go to lens for wildlife photography. Good sharp lens for the price and reasonable weight for a lens this size. Internal focusing is a real bonus. My only hate is that there is no manual override on the focus switch like Nikon have on lots of their lenses, it’s either manual or auto.
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
chunkydunky139 from
Amazing long range telephoto lens
I have rented this lens and now bought it and am delighted with the ease of use and handling of lens.
Date published: 2021-01-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Steven males from
Image quality excellent
Great lens but a black colour or a dark grey options instead of a bright white finish which is easy marked
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Loubylou1 from
Excellent quality lens great results
Fabulous piece of kit really excellent image caption although heavy to carry definitely requires tripod
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mxer1255kxx from
Follow up review
The only option Sony would give me is to send the lens in for repair. I also found a second particle on the inside body of then lens. Barely a week old when the issue happened and just over 2 weeks since I got it. This is not how you handle customer service. Furthermore I will not send this lens in repair because the facility they want me to use severely damaged a 24-70 F2.8 GM lens of mine a few months ago. I love every other product including this lens until all these particles started showing up inside the lens. I will be returning this lens today and waiting who knows how long to find another when they become available. Big let down Sony.
Date published: 2019-08-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Hairybeast from
Awesome
so glad I changed completely from another make to Sony, with the 200-600mm lens I have been able to get excellent shots from a distance, and the manual focus is out of this world. A lot lighter than my previous 150-600mm lens enabling me to get hand held shots when need be.
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Gigshots from
Fast and accurate - great zoom “action”
The internal zoom is great when panning motorsport which has been my main use.
When I’ve used it for wildlife it’s has delivered sharp images in those scenarios as well.
It’s quite heavy on a Sony body but I’ve spent hours panning and I am not at all strong !
(Wish it wasn’t white !)
Date published: 2021-10-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Steven83 from
A beast
Amazing lens. Ideal for wildlife and sports. Great colours, instant focus
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Larry051041 from
Sharp Telephoto Lens
At $2200, this extremely well-made white telephoto lens is large, heavy, and hard to hold. It requires extra space in a camera bag. The zoom setting is loose and easily changed. There is no problem with autofocus using the Sony A7RM4A with the latest firmware update version 1.10 installed. It is my impression that the animal eye-focus autofocus feature of the Sony A7RM4A switched on is slightly faster and more accurate than with a comparison 150-600 telephoto. The lens is sharper on animals and distant stationary objects with greater contrast. This is one of the top telephotos I’ve used. The extremely detailed shots of a night heron are amazing. I am able to see the fine white hair on the bird's face at 600mm hand-held. The image can be enlarged 100x in Lightroom and still is tac-sharp.
Date published: 2022-03-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ceedee 57 from
FE200-600mm F5.6 to 6.3 G OSS
Brought this 3 weeks ago. Love the internal zoom as it simplifies sports photography by stopping too much camera movement.
Overall very pleased with image quality
Date published: 2023-12-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dave2Smiley from
Simply brilliant lens.
I purchased this lens in the summer and it is my best purchase lens wise. Simple to use with perfect weight and super smooth motion. The tripod mount also doubles as a great hand held mount. The images are crisp and very good quality. Very happy.
Date published: 2020-12-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Spontin from
Ease of operation!
I replaced my GM 100-400 with this lens. Might be a lesser quality image, but it is so much more fun to use this lens. Smooth, modern zooming process (internal lens zooming), sharp and just a pleasure to use!
Date published: 2019-08-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Cliffd2 from
Impressive IQ, compact and brilliant handling
Bought the lens over 12 months ago - shot around 8000 images with this lens bare and with the 1.4 TC, impressive performance, sharp, contrasty images, handling is a dream, internal focus, quarter turn to zoom, good range and overall value for money - best prosumer lens I've used by far
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
kemsh from
Excellent lens great images
GREAT LENS FANTASTIC IMAGES AND A GOOD PROCE. ALSO LIGHT IN COMPARISON TO THE NIKON LENS I USED TO USE
Date published: 2022-08-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Fed 25 from
Incredible!
This lens is a masterpiece, for what you’re paying you get a lot! Image quality top notch and I could be happier. The only small point is I wish there was a way to tighten the zoom and the focus circle, sometimes it’s too easy to accidentally move them.
Date published: 2021-12-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
MJ359 from
Early days but highly impressed!
Have had other zoom lenses but have to say this one is the most impressive so far. Even able to hand hold at 600mm and get a sharp image.
Date published: 2024-04-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Tscip22 from
Expanded my enjoyment
Owned for @ a year, with the A7iii have had more fun with bird and wildlife photography. Can hand hold for about an hour. Have a very good setup with a Jobu gimbal on a tripod. BlueJay taken recently in Northern Minnesota.
Date published: 2020-12-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
RLCAD from
FE 200-600 mm
I bought this a month ago for grandchildren sporting events
Date published: 2023-09-27T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
BruceC from
An excellent super telephoto lens
I bought this lens mainly for photograhing wildlife. As yet, I've not had an opportunity to test it thoroughly. But I was delighted with its performance recently at Washington Wetland Centre, taking handhold pictures of waders.
Date published: 2020-09-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Lindyloo 68 from
Great for birding
Brought to replace my other lens as I needed more reach and its a great lens . I live in the uk so only downfall is in the bad winter light its not the best. Still OK though. It is slightly weighty so I brought a proper sling strap.
Date published: 2020-12-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
santa claus from
Impressive lens
Haven't used seriously yet but my initial test are very encouraging. Focussing is so much quicker than my previous lens.
Date published: 2019-09-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mr Teddy from
Excellent fast focusing lens
Great coverage for nature and sports photography. Internal focusing is great to have. Works brilliantly with my Sony a9.
Date published: 2020-01-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Sharpysurf from
Perfect sports lens
I shoot surfing for a living so when Sony announced this I ordered one straight away. I loved the 100-400 but for surfing this lens is hard to beat. The non-extending design is a real help as I often shoot in terrible weather. AF is incredible and for stills and video this is my go to action lens. It’s also good for lifestyle, assuming you can shout directions at your subjects. Super impressed so far.
Date published: 2020-01-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
GWPM from
Very good for bird photography.
This is an outstanding lens for bird and wildlife high-quality photography.
Date published: 2021-03-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
KJArt from
One word. Fantastic
I have had this lens a short while now and love it. Superb image quality and super fast focus. A dream for wildlife.
Date published: 2023-08-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
drummer 12 from
Great quality
Glad i bought this for sport and wildlife photography
Date published: 2024-05-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Charlie55556 from
Ensures Quality Wildlife and Sports Photography
The extra reach over my Sony F4 70-200mm allows me to take photos which weren't previously possible at great points on a motor racing circuit
Date published: 2022-05-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
P_C_L from
Very Good
I've had the lens a month now, and used in conjunction with my A7R IV, I'm really pleased with it. Very quick focus, very accurate focus, very sharp, very low distortion. Excellent lens for the money, thoroughly recommend ??
Date published: 2020-04-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Stickman 1 from
A real value lens
Having purchased a Sony 200-600 lens I have found it to be a great usable lens, producing quality results. It is a good match for my Sony a7riv.
Date published: 2021-08-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JRIDLEY1 from
Outstanding lens!
Picked this lens up in March 2020. I traded in my Nikon gear. And now have a Sony A9II.This lens is fantastic super sharp focus very fast. I just love it. Just as sharp or sharper then my Nikon 500mmf4.So far it has been a joy to use. also Sony support freaking blows Nikon away. Great lens for birds in flight.
Date published: 2020-06-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Silvesterlaw from
Great zoom with 2x teleconverter
I am using this with 2X teleconverter. Even on videos, I can digitally zoom in after shooting at 4k. And I am shooting Sony A3.
Date published: 2020-10-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Steve in Oak Cliff from
Great Lens for what it is intended to do
This lens works very well for what it is intended to do. We paired it with an Alpha 1. We compared the results with a Nikon PF 500 lens. The Nikon is sharper by a hair and lighter. So if you are looking for the sharpest lens, there are sharper ones. However, the flexibility of this lens is awesome. It goes smoothly from 200 to 600mm. The pictures with the lens will satisfy the user, except if you are looking for absolutely tack sharp pictures blown up large. I have not tried the 600 f4 because it is even heavier and $15000. For birds in flight paired with the Alpha 1, nothing comes close.
Date published: 2022-11-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jason_a77ii from
Can we get a 200-600 for A mount
Sony are there plans to develop a 200-600 for A mount? If not, can you please develop one? A mount seems to be getting left behind in development of new lenses.
Date published: 2019-11-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dave2020 from
Excellent piece of kit
This is an excellent lens and I found that after an hour or two practising I was taking really good images with it. I enjoy wildlife photography and this lens will help me do that.
Date published: 2020-06-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
sjr1403 from
great lens
Great focal length range for the price; love the internal adjust so lens does not extend
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ramjet31 from
Incredible with the a6400 for BIF and Wildlife
What a fantastic lens. I have only owned it for a couple of weeks and have already taken some of the best images I've ever captured. I moved to Sony from Canon (5Ds) and will never go back. The autofocus and image quality are both exceptional. I will be buying a Sony full frame body to accompany the excellent a6400 very soon!
Date published: 2020-02-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Wingnut photos from
sony 200-600mm
Great lens Sony! Portable and light weight for size! Zoom action superb!!
Date published: 2020-02-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
DaveEO from
Good upgrade of reach from 70-400
Was using an SLT77mkii with a 70-400 GII lens. Bought a new A7RIVA with an LEA5 adapter for my A mount lenses which worked well enough but saw a deal for the 200-600. So far so good the lens is working quite well. It is a little heavier than the 70-400 but has a strap on the lens itself to carry on the shoulder which is reasonably convenient. Not sure I want to use my Cotton Carrier harness with the camera attached to the body given the weight and potential stress on the mount but will see. I can get good shots with it hand held but still getting used to it and haven't tried out all the focus, focus tracking and stabilisation options yet. It seems quite sharp at 600mm in reasonable light. So far I'm liking the images. The removable tripod foot is a good idea.
The Camera and lens sit nicely on a Gimbal Head so next effort is to use the tripod a bit more.
What I really like is the internal focusing which means a fixed length and no telescoping. Have this feature on an older Sigma 100-300 f4 lens which is now out of production and glad to see Sony adopt it. The zoom extension on the 70-400 was a real pain especially without a zoom lock making it hard to use with the Cotton Carrier. Also the full zoom range is covered in a quarter turn which is great for handheld.
I will attach a couple of images taken hand held at mostly 600 to give a real feel. Nothing prize winning or fancy but first attempts and unprocessed apart from fitting into Sony 5MB limit. The originals are around 30 megs.
Date published: 2022-07-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
hargou23 from
Perfect combo of Optics and Prize
You might but tamron or Sigma for lesses prize, but the auto focus on this lense is extreme, and matches 90 % to its big brother ,600mm F4 GM( prize 12000$)
Date published: 2020-05-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Chevron Kevin from
If it was beer it would probably be Carlsberg
I purchased this lens with the A9 for my first mirrorless set up. I shoot motorsport normally but with Covid restrictions chose to capture wildlife when possible. Total change from Nikon (D850, D500 and various 2.8 / f4 primes) because I dislike carrying all the weighty gear.
My expectations were realistic, the lens was almost a tenth of the price of the Nikkor 600 f4 just sold but not in my wildest dreams did I expect the quality or results I am getting with the 200-600 zoom lens.Combined with the A9 it's absolutely amazing. More importantly I can hand hold this lens to track the diving falcons and birds of prey. I would not upgrade to the 400 or 600 f4 primes because the improvement is too costly and probably add the A1 camera to my stable eventually. I've been a motorsports photographer for over 50 years and been fortunate to use some excellent gear but nothing has excited my photgraphic enthusiasm like this new Sony equipment. It's fabulous.
Date published: 2021-04-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
dv312 from
Great zoom lens
Pluses:
Small, light, affordable
Internal zooming
solid build
Sharp optics
Fast zooming
IQ still good with 1.4TC
Minuses:
No Arca on tripod mount
Heavy hood causing front lens element to detach
Could be sharper
AFC slower than 100-400mm and primes
Bokeh so so
too dim is used with 2X TC
Not sure of differences with OIS modes
Date published: 2020-08-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
zacspeed from
Super sharp, super lens!
I switched from a Nikon D500 paired with a Sigma 150-600mm C lens to Sony A7iv and this beast. To say the difference between these 2 lenses is night and day is an understatement. It's tack sharp wide open @ 600mm which I could never have said about the Sigma. It feels better in the hand, the zoom ring goes the right way and, even better, it's only a 1/4 turn to go from 200 to 600mm.
Date published: 2024-03-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
KamikazeDHB from
Best Telephoto len
I bought this telephoto lens one month ago and is the best telephoto lens I used. I recomend this len to every photographer want to have sharp pictures for animals far distances from you or water extreme sports that you need to be outside in the sand. I used the len for both types of photos and the result is very impressive. The only thing is that the len is little heavy but you can fix this so quickly with a tripod or monopod.
Date published: 2021-01-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Philske123 from
Great lens with great features.
I bought this lens for wildlife and bird photography, I’m quite new at this type of photography and found this lens really good to handle for me at least. I’ve had some really pleasing results and I’m very happy with the overall quality of this lens.
Date published: 2023-03-03T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Brian 66 from
Great overall performer
Bought for motorsport and wildlife. Happy so far with the bird photography but no motorsport yet due to Covid rules.
Unfortunately the 1.4x TC won't fully function with my 7Riii. Hoping SONY do a firmware update to rectify the issue. Works well with the 7iii and results are superb.
Date published: 2020-10-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
MightyDog from
Versatile and Great Design, but Poor QC
I had many telephoto lenses from Nikon and Canon, and now Sony. I just got rid of a 100-400mm in order to get this 200-600mm. This is what I was looking for so long because I take aviation pictures. I love its speed, picture quality, and mostly all, coverage.
However, when I pulled it out of a box a few days ago, the lens (it was wrapped) was covered with dirt/particles and a couple of big particles were in the lens. One of particle is stuck to inside of the front of the lens and won't move. I'm extremely disappointed by Sony's quality control since the particle is very visible; Sony should review its manufacturing environment.
Date published: 2019-10-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
wilddog from
Sony FE 200 - 600
brought just over 2 weeks ago. been out few times, getting used the weight as is heavy lens. very happy with results so far. end month be best test for me at BTCC. Reason got lens.
Date published: 2023-08-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dougie0163 from
Great value lens
I bought this lens a couple of weeks ago and am very impressed with the quality of the photos, great closeups of wildlife.
Date published: 2024-01-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Fatbobby1226 from
Great wildlife lens.
A sharp well made native lens from Sony. I really like that the zoom is internal which improves the weather sealing.
Date published: 2020-04-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
lesterlester from
lightweight can use hand held
Great lens bought for a trip to africa, wonderful for wildlife. Great zoom ring that you use with your little finger
Date published: 2021-02-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
scubafarrow from
Great wildlife lens
I have owned this lens for nearly two years. It’s a great lens for wildlife photopghry. I use it predominantly handheld and have some great results. The quarter turn zoom ring is a very handy thing to be able to pick up a subject at 200mm then zoom in to 600mm with one small twist is great. I love the fact the lens is an internal zoom, it’s very useful in hides where you are zooming in and out particularly behind glass where the traditional zoom extension would mean moving back and forwards.
For me the lens does feel a little heavy if used for a long session handheld but its worth the effort for the extra reach. I do on occasions use the 1.4x extender and again have had some great results.
If your looking for a versatile lens that give great results then this is a good choice .
Date published: 2023-07-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Greeny79 from
Fantastic build quality
A little on the heavy side but does a really great job
Date published: 2021-12-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jukeboxjohnnie from
I'd recommend it
Good to look at, great quality and build, carry strap lugs are brilliant high optical quality close to medium ranges, shooting things a couple of miles away not so good but this was likely atmospheric factors. I'd buy it again.
Date published: 2021-01-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
SteveTr from
Awesome with 6700
Bought to extend the use of my 6700, they are a great combination. Looking forward to some great pictures.
Date published: 2024-05-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bhfs300 from
Wildlife close up!
I wanted a lens to use with my A7ii to get some closeups of animals.
I have a 300-2.8 with a doubler is 5.6 this is a 6.3 with the ability to zoom out for shots.
The focus is dead on.
There are a couple photos I have taken with it. Judge for your self:
Date published: 2021-12-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
PicMick from
Excellent telephoto lens
I decided to upgrade my cameras to mirrorless full frame so purchased the Sony R7RIV together with the Sony 200-600mm lens. My main reason for this lens was because I take mostly wild life photos and this lens has proved to be excellent for this.
Date published: 2022-03-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Flat 4 from
Superb lens.Exceeds all expectations.
Exceeds all expectations.I have been using the lens with the latest Sony A7RIV and the resulting are simply stunning.The photos that i have included are all very highly cropped j pegs fine.The details are simply remarkeable.
Date published: 2019-10-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
BillyS from
Finally a long zoom for Sony!
This lens just came out, and I have just had it a few days, but I am so excited to review it! I am coming from the Sigma 150-600c with the MC-11 converter, which worked well, but was very slow to focus, and missed focus much of the time. As a wildlife shooter this meant many lost moments. I love Sony cameras, but was jealous of friends that had fast focusing lenses at over 400mm.
I am using the 200-600 on my a6500, and it is night and day! The autofocus speed feels just as fast as my Sony 24-240 lens, which is to say, really fast. It is also silent, I can't believe it can move that much glass so fast without making a noise!
I didn't know what to expect out of the all internal zoom, but it improves balance over the Sigma noticeably. The lens also feels lighter than the Sigma, even though it is spec'd a bit heavier. I was pleased with the Sigma's image quality, but this is another level.
Sony hit it out of the park with this one! I've been wanting a Sony native extreme tele zoom for years, and couldn't be happier!
Date published: 2019-08-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
AllyMac from
A Top Class piece of glass
Very glad I bought this. For me, its main a attributes are the image quality, the fact that it does not expand when zoomed thus keeping the CG static on a gimbal head, the speed with which it locks on in AF, and the almost frictionless short movement of the zoom ring make it so much easier to zoom in on your target
Date published: 2023-06-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
b12vjn86 from
Amazing quality for price
I bought this as part of my move over to Sony from Nikon and I’m blown away by the build quality and image sharpness of a mid priced zoom lens!
Date published: 2020-10-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
PMCD3 from
Precise focussing, excellent images
Have had for only a week but absolutely love my new lens, super quiet and quick to focus.
Date published: 2020-07-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
HEWmeme from
Great lens
Excellent lens build, quality and features. Buy without hesitation and great price.
Date published: 2024-05-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
N10CKK from
Good results but can be challenging to use
I have been using this lens for around a year now. It IS possible to get great results from it but it is fussy about the cameras it likes and the light levels. I bought it to team it with my A7Riv. In retropect, this was a mistake since the combination of the aperture range of the lens and the high resolution sensor creates too narrow an operating window, esp if also teamed with the x1.4TC which I have had to stop using with this lens. This lens is best paired with something like an A9ii whereas I have now purchased a 100400GM lens for my A7Riv in order to give me a wider window in terms of aperture
The other challenge is that the lens is really heavy. You MUST use it with a lens brace to save stress on the mounting point and even then, the camera can complain saying that the lens is not attached properly. The lack of a lens strap attachment point does not help. My advice is to buy a replacement lens foot for it as soon as you purchase it. This will help you to carry it. The weight has also required me to change my tripod
Also, if you read the forums, there are a lot of bad copies around. I have had to change two lenses already
That said, I have had some great photos from this lens and the optics are good for the price point
Date published: 2021-10-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
DR Bow from
Disappointed
Does not appear to be a great match with my Sony A7R IV. The shutter speed needs to be 4 to 5 x 1/focal length value which means shooting in very good/bright conditions or shooting at high ISO’s
Date published: 2021-10-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Cgando from
Love This Lens!!
Great lens…fantastic detail from corner to corner, even wide open!
Date published: 2023-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
mackle from
incredible hand held performance for a super tele
have shot this for a little over a month. using with a7r4 and a9. everything that is advertised and more. couldn't be happier.
Date published: 2019-10-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Big Kahuna from
beautiful lens
This lens has everything I want in a 200-600 zoom lens
Date published: 2020-10-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kevast from
One word. Fantastic
I have had this lens a short while now and love it. Superb image quality and super fast focus. A dream for wildlife.
Date published: 2023-08-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
PBon from
dust in the wind...
Ordered a brand new 200-600 from a shop in Canada.
When i inspected the lens, i found dust spekc Inside the front element… This was my 1 Sony product as i was starting to change from Canon… This experience turned me off Sony product. The quality control for this lens seem's very poor..
Date published: 2019-09-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bob one1 from
Excellent
Received yesterday and went out today to try it on an a6300 camera. Very impressed with how Quick and responsive this lens is. Light enough to hand hold and shoot. To me worth the money. Most shots at 100 yards and more. Very pleased!
Date published: 2021-05-22T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Sonyfailedme from
Sony - FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Would love to but Sony wont let me. They keep wanting to moderate my reviews.
Date published: 2023-07-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Engineria from
Amazing performance telephoto
Acquired this last month, and the performance is great, the lens is very compact for 600mm and measures less than 330mm with the lens caps on, so fits in my lowepro flipside 200 bag.
Date published: 2020-02-27T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
GK56 from
Excellent lens
Had this a couple of months now and love it especially the way internal focus helps balance on a gimble
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Isaiah from
Very Nice
I bought this about a month ago and have been eager for the warmer weather to break, so that I can really get out and use it. I’ve taken some photos with it and I must say that I am pleased with its performance. The two places that I’ve recently visited are a metro park and a rodeo show. At both places, the lens did very well in my opinion. Now, the lens does have some weight to it and can become very strenuous for some after carrying it for an extended period of time.
Date published: 2022-03-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JOHNVishal from
All in One power packed SEL200600G
I just got it and it's amazing!!! I was about to take some cool landscape picture.
Date published: 2023-03-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Buzz71 from
Great Quality
So happy I got this lens its taken my photos to the next level
Date published: 2021-01-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
DKC48 from
Absolute beast of a lens
Actually a correct statement as it is heavy, but can be handled without a tripod for wildlife quick shots. It is also a beast of a lens in that I have found it to be very sharp throughout the range and aperture settings. I have not had it long, but have taken quite a few shots of birds and squirrels in my backyard. They are sharp down to the small feathers or tiny hair on these animals. I have not found any noticeable distortion at the edges or chromatic issues with this lens. The zoom works smoothly, and the manual focus is of course electronic, but works perfect. I know if you have a newer camera like an a! or a9, you will be even more pleased than I am with my a7lll and a6500 cameras. I am looking forward to shooting the eclipse this April with this lens.
Date published: 2024-01-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Sonyjed from
Outstanding
A brilliant lens. Can be used for a wide range of styles, from news, sport, travel it is light, perfectly manageable, very sharp and incredibly inexpensive.
Date published: 2021-01-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Pyke from
Excellent product
I bought this a month ago and so happy with this. At least it is a Sony product and get excellent result from photo.
Date published: 2020-10-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Wildlife photographer from
The Bokeh Equates to GM Lens
I’ve been using this lens for almost a year in various situations to know it’s strengths and weaknesses.
Firstly, the reach of 600mm at this price is amazing. I also would like to commend Sony for making this lens fully compatible with both of its tele-converters.
The quality of bokeh you get from this lens is very close to that of FE 600mm GM. What kind of bokeh you get is dependent on shooting situations such as distance to the subject and how far away the background is from the main subject, but when such parameters are spot-on, you get creamy bokeh.
The focus-hold buttons are good to have, too, although the placement and the material of which can be improved.
The AF is silent, and doesn’t cause any vibration.
In terms of picture quality, it performs admirably provided you get plenty of light. You get sharp images under the sun. I use this lens exclusively for wildlife, and based in the U.K. we are not lucky with natural light all the time. Especially as the days get shorter, and the sun weaker, this lens’s small aperture becomes a problem. The camera bumps up the iso settings, and you get noisy photos. But I guess it’s a trade-off.
The resolving power is another area where I felt I was let down compared to the previous zoom lens I used, Canon EF100-400mm L USM II. This Sony doesn’t resolve as much. This impression didn’t change when I tried different focal lengths. Of course, I shouldn’t be comparing a canon L lens to a Sony G lens, as they are not in the same class and the focal lengths are different but I thought I would include that just so that you know if you are considering making a similar move.
Date published: 2020-11-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
ArielP from
Appreciable lens for appreciable price
I was looking for the 400mm 2.8 or the 600mm f4 but found out that it is a pre ordered thing. Bought this lens in Singapore instead 4 days ago but was hesitant that it will satisfy me...and it did after taking some photos to a nearby bird park.
Date published: 2019-10-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
button from
sharp
Heavy to hold but the sharpness at full zoom is outstanding. Works much better on my a7riii than my a6300 which struggles with focusing with it.
Date published: 2020-04-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JordanSo from
Works well on some cameras
I originally bought this lens for my A7iii and I loved the results but I was looking for a little more reach so I decided to get an A7RiV to add a little more cropability. The lens does deliver some really sharp shots from time to time but I find for the most part the images are so soft. I just spent the entire morning laying on the frozen lake photographing some blue herons, closer than I have ever gotten to get, and I was so excited to get home to see the nice results as I was able to fill the entire 61 megapixel frame on the A7RiV. I know on the higher megapixel bodies you do need to crank the shutter speed up to help reduce shutter lag so I was shooting at 3200/1sec for these mostly stationary subjects because I did not want to lose these photos to motion blur, as I have in the past, but never the less almost all of my photos are soft as can be. I am not going to say my technique is perfect and that I always have the perfect settings but there is definitely an issue with the 200-600 and A7RiV pairing. There was never an issue with my A7iii, and It would just be nice if Sony would at least just admit there is an issue between these two products so people do not end up wasting money on them.
Date published: 2021-02-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Tricky01 from
Fantastic lens for birding and wildlife
Wonderful lens, bit of a luxury owning this and the 100-400 with 1.4x TC (and if you can only afford one, get the 100-400, far more portable and shorter minium focus distance makes it infinitely more useful), but if you want a lens dedicated to wildlife then this is the lens to get. A whole stop faster than the 100-400 with 1.4 TC, and that combo will only get you to 560m. Would strongly recommend getting a dotsight (the Olympus one is perfect) if you want any chance of catching birds in flight, much easier to find them and can rely on the A7iii's AF system to get the subject in focus. Also recommend getting a neoprene cover, keeps the lens in good condition and stops it getting too cold.
Date published: 2021-05-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Wideangle from
Fantastic build quality
A little on the heavy side but does a really great job
Date published: 2021-12-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
LTKPICS from
Great lens for the price
I got this mainly as a walk around lens , the weight and physical size isn't a problem for me . The lens is sharp in the centre , pretty good image stabilisation for low shutter speeds and focus speed is decent for a lens in this range.
This is my second copy of the lens, my first one isn't as sharp as this one wide open so there seems to be variation in these lenses . Overall I'm happy with it, I wish Sony would release a G master version of the 200-600 with improved optics , OSS ,dual focusing motors and manual focus override switch would be useful
Date published: 2023-04-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Toby2 from
sharp focus
I bought this lens for bird and other wild life photography
Date published: 2021-08-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
johp from
Requires high ISO shooting, even in good light...
I appreciate many Sony's lenses, especially the GM lenses (of which I own all except the 100mm f/2.8 STF GM). I particularly love the 70-200 GM and the 100-400 GM lenses, so I was very excited to hear of the new 200-600 G lens that was getting so many positive reviews from Sony representatives... Unfortunately, my experience with the lens has been mixed. The slower aperture glass requires higher ISO shooting, so that, for example, even in full sun the A7R3 often requires ISO 1000+ when shooting wide open at 600mm at 1/500- 1/800 shutter speeds. I compared this result with my Nikon d850 using the 200-500 5.6 VR lens. I set the aperture of the Nikkor to 6.3 to match the Sony lens and set the focal length to 500mm and was able to shoot 1/500 at ISO 320 with no problems. The image stabilization of the 200-500 is actually far better than the OIS of the Sony lens, too, so I could actually bring the ISO down to 100 and handhold the lens at 1/100 (and even lower!) with no image quality loss. With the Sony lens, on the other hand, the shutter speed must be quite high to compensate for lens shake at longer focal lengths (even when using IBIS and with the lens' Optical Steady Shot set to on). The upshot here is that the Sony lens requires higher ISO shooting, resulting in noisier images that will require post-processing to clean up. It's too bad Sony didn't take a page from Nikon on this lens. I would have preferred a constant aperture f5.6 lens even at the expense of the extra 100mm on the long end instead of a lens that stops down to f6.3 at 300mm or greater... I realize there are design and engineering trade-offs, of course, and that Sony made some compromises to keep costs down. Unfortunately for me, and probably for other photographers, the slower glass combined with higher ISO requirements will present challenges in all but the most well lit situations. On the positive side, however, the lens is well balanced and when you nail focus and don't have any lens shake, the image quality is excellent.
Date published: 2019-08-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
JJKMMARINO from
Sony 200-600
Glad to have it but must confess that the anti shake on the lens isn’t as good as I thought it should be.
Date published: 2022-08-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Stevie 7 from
Great performance for price ratio.
I have had this lens for nearly 2 years and I have managed to get some great photos with it.
Date published: 2021-10-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
MrXO from
Works great with the A9
I bought this just over a month ago along with an A9. The combination is great both at full frame and cropped sensor options. Focusing is fast and the pictures are pin sharp. Only issue i have with it is that its quite heavy
Date published: 2021-01-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
BON1 from
Sony 200-600 G Lens
Recent purchase and love this lens. Great for wildlife & Moon shots. Very sharp and love the short zoom throw. Highly recommend
Date published: 2022-09-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
eddiejpeg from
Superb lens.Exceeds all expectations.
Exceeds all expectations.I have been using the lens with the latest Sony A7RIV and the resulting are simply stunning.The photos that i have included are all very highly cropped j pegs fine.The details are simply remarkeable.
Date published: 2019-10-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
CindyS from
Best lens ever!
This lens is absolutely awesome. Amazingly fast focus, crisp photos, and beautiful bokah. And, truth be told, I bought this lens a month ago after the exact same lens met with an untimely accident after 2 years. I can't live without it! I love the fact that the barrel of the lens does not move. Everything is internal which makes for a smooth transition. I shoot hand held and, yes, this is a heavy lens but nothing I can't handle.
Date published: 2021-06-06T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
callidog from
Best lens that I have ever had!
This lens combined with the Sony A9 is so quick (focus wise) & sharp for bird photography. It's that good one of my shots of a Red Kite with a medical mask caught in it's legs appeared in the Saturday Telegraph (1/3rd page spread). I can carry it with the A9 + battery grip all day long as its not that heavy- I'm 72!!
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Hærysun from
Great lens, though hood could do with improvements
Great lens. Hood, not so much. Comes off easily and is already peeling after light use.
Date published: 2022-06-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ghost Wolf from
Great Product
Took this lens to Cornwall, took some fantastic photos especially of Longships, St. Micheal's Mount and at Tintagel Castle. I would highly recommend this lens
Date published: 2021-06-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Diletante from
Great performance, build and value.
I wanted a zoom lens with more reach for shooting wildlife with my A6000 than my FE 4/70-200 G OSS could achieve and stabilisation was a must, so the lens chose itself.
The image quality is excellent, with few aberrations, great sharpness and contrast and a pleasing bokeh. Stabilisation is fantastic and has enabled captures at lower shutter speeds than I would have thought possible.
Auto-focus speed is good on the A6000 and could be even better on more recent bodies. Depth of field is necessarily very shallow but in manual focus mode the focus ring is very responsive and linear, which is essential to achieve critical focus. With any lens of this weight, it’s not easy to shift one’s grip from the zoom to the focus ring when switching from auto-focus to manual and back.
This is no lightweight but can be hand-held for a few minutes. If shooting behind glass, the rubber surround is excellent for helping to support the lens at the front and the balance is good. The quick-release tripod bracket works well and the lens handles nicely on a monopod. The slip-ring locks securely. The supplied strap attaches to very sturdy slots in the lens body, giving a lot of confidence.
Build quality is very good with tight tolerances, nice finishes, pleasing weighting of the mode switches and a classy appearance.
I am enjoying using this lens and have had very good results from it. Highly recommended.
Date published: 2023-06-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Malky6 from
Good lens (SEL 200600G)
I bought this lens a few weeks ago. It performs very well. There is little evidence of vignetting. The only downside is, it is somewhat heavy.
Date published: 2022-02-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Martimages from
best value Sony lens
This lens is the best value, not only Sony, but other makes as well. My only observation is that at infinity [focus], contrast and sharpness could be better. I found that a polarising filter helps a lot.
Date published: 2024-01-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Patrick1954 from
"AWESOME ZOOM LENS!!!!!"
First off, this SONY 200-600mm 5.6-6.3 G OSS lens looks and feels like a $5,000.00 DOLLAR Lens. I bought this along with the OUTSTANDING SONY 2X Convertor. This lens is an EXCELLENT VALUE! Extremely Sharp with FAST INTERNAL Focusing. It is built like a TANK but doesn't weigh like one.The following photos were taken all on my Sony A6500 The Wood Peckor was taken in very low rainy light @ 4000 ISO
Date published: 2020-06-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
NINJA Allan from
Superb lens for wildlife
Absolutely great value for money if you are a wildlife photographer.
You won't be disappointed in the results that this lens will get for your action shots.
Date published: 2021-10-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Packtraveler from
Monster of a lens but does the Job
This lens will put some serious weight on your camera but it does get the job done. I do not use a tripod. It would get in the way for shooting wildlife where you more often than not have to follow the action. I use it on the Sony ARIV. It is nice and sharp. My gripes are that the lens hood does not attach securely. I lost it on my second outing while hiking. Sony could provide a longer strap for the lens. Finally the supplied lens bag could be a lot better. What is important is that I have no gripes about the lens. Make sure you try this lens before purchasing it.
Date published: 2021-06-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
PhotoDave from
Disappointed
Does not appear to be a great match with my Sony A7R IV. The shutter speed needs to be 4 to 5 x 1/focal length value which means shooting in very good/bright conditions or shooting at high ISO’s
Date published: 2021-10-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
S2020L from
What a Fantastic Lens !!!
I first rented this lens for a weekend. When I returned it I wanted to have a little fun so I told the guy I didn't get one good picture. He was quite surprised and said "really ??? "
Then I told him I actually got a couple thousand GREAT pictures :)
So I then returned the rented lens & walked out with a new one.
Getting this photo of the moon was what made me decide to buy this lens
And here is a cropped in pic of the head of a Sandhill Crane
Date published: 2020-07-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Joshbinx from
Super fast autofocus
I’ve only had the chance to use it twice due to Covid-19 restrictions but very exciting to have bought it
Date published: 2021-01-02T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
KevastleyJA from
Optical brilliance
A superb lens. Wildlife, sports. It’s sharp great contrast and very rugged. A must for your kit bag
Date published: 2024-02-21T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Houseman75 from
Great Wildlife Lens
I bought this "today on 4-15-2020" but the registration page it says this lens was bought in February, I don't really get that unless it was when Roberts Camera bought it along with two other new ones they had in stock.
Date published: 2020-04-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Topper from
Good lens
I bought this lens to use with both my crop sensor and full frame camera and I am very impressed with the sharpness of my photos I have taken even in low light.
Date published: 2021-12-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Jonnnunn from
Terrible
This lens has been nothing more than trash totally sucks can’t even manual focus
Date published: 2021-02-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Mike Vine from
Superb
I’ve only had this lens for a couple of weeks and only just ventured out for a morning session. Having been used to a 100-400, this 200-600 blows it away. Apart from the obvious extra reach, it’s much sharper through the range and I feel it definitely performs way better too. At the moment I’m using an A7III and thoroughly enjoyed my first experience with this awesome lens.
Date published: 2022-01-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Heude from
Fe200-600mm
Bought this after reviewing and its everything i wished for what an excellent lens
Date published: 2022-02-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
AKW5457 from
Good lens at good price
Decent performance at the price, especially with 2x converter.
Date published: 2022-04-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Malfis from
There's not a better value for money lens!
It's a great value for money lens.
Superb image quality, internal zoom, sharp as a tack.
Date published: 2023-12-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
hoasjoe from
Great value for the money...
A great value compared to the next closest 100-400 lens. The images came out sharp all the way up to 600mm. With a tripod bracket on the lens, it's easy to align the horizon and switch between horizontal & vertical for landscape shots.
The auto focus tend to be slow and sometimes unreliable for a lens this size.
Date published: 2020-07-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Incredible Mosquito from
Excellent
This lens is amazing , I love it
Thank you Sony for creating such amazing products
Date published: 2024-03-26T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Chris 54 from
Brilliant
I haven't used the 200-600 lens very much so far ( waiting for better weather ) but the little that I used it has been excellent. Sharp, photos and quick to focus.
Date published: 2023-04-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Buffer from
Gives you a close up image when focusing on manual
Very happy with purchase, great photos taken through the distance range, its not to heavy ,so it can be hand help when taking pictures over all I would recommend this lense , I know its slightly on the high price ,but feel the build quality is good ..
Looking forward to getting out during the coming months..
Date published: 2021-03-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Alstomping from
My Favourite Lens
What an amazing lens this is - for such a large focal length ,its suprisingly easy to carry around .I really like the zoom - 200mm to 600m in quarter of a turn - brilliant !
The build quality is fantastic too,as are the images ( amazingly sharp) - and I also love that it has internal zooming - stays balanced too
You will not be dissapointed with this lens - I love it
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Sprinter12321 from
SONY FE200-600 zoom
Had a months play with this lens now and very happy. Stunning picture quality right across zoom range, great balance in use with the fixed length lens and works perfectly with yhe A7R V.
Date published: 2022-12-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Chris Moody from
Brilliant
I haven't used the 200-600 lens very much so far ( waiting for better weather ) but the little that I used it has been excellent. Sharp, photos and quick to focus.
Date published: 2023-04-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
rvsparky47 from
Really Like the Lens
Bought this mainly for taking Bird In Flight photos where I could hand hold the camera & lens combo. This has worked out better than my expectations since I have a hand tremor to compensate for as well. I'm getting probably a 85-90% in focus shots. The other 10-15% is mostly the guy behind the camera.
Date published: 2020-02-12T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
vaughst from
Great lens, disappointing though with A7R4 camera
We bought this lens for photographing birds in our garden, and, when allowed, out and about. We are wedding photographers (normally) and have both A73 and A7R4 cameras. It works great on the A73, see attached photo. However, the focusing in AFC mode on the A7R4 is a little hit and miss. This is diappointing, due to the obvious cropping benefits of the larger 61MB sensor. Having looked on line, this seems to be a common complaint, is there a likely resolution from Sony?
Date published: 2021-03-11T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Chris 6554 from
Brilliant
I haven't used the 200-600 lens very much so far ( waiting for better weather ) but the little that I used it has been excellent. Sharp, photos and quick to focus.
Date published: 2023-04-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ebird from
200-600 with A7r4 is made for birders.
I bought an A7r4 and this lens a month ago, waited until yesterday for the lens, as it is quite popular. and there is a waiting list. This is my first Sony full frame, and I have spent the interval learning the system and setting the camera up. (I also got a Zeiss Batis 18mm, amazing lens)
First impressions:
I would not classify this kit as lightweight, but it is substantially lighter than anything else similar capability.
Image quality is simply awesome, in FF or crop mode. I suspect most birders will use the crop mode more than the FF mode, particularly for small and/or distant birds.The lens becomes a 300-900 in APS-C mode (Called super 35mm here). First order of business is to assign this to a custom button.
Cropability of the images is also eye-popping. Resolution is reach, and this oozes resolution.
Image stabilization is amazing, I can't hold this rig all that steady, and yet it is tack sharp at relatively low shutter speeds. I haven't started playing with the three modes on the lens yet.
So far I am using silent shooting for everything but BIF. Works great, but there is a risk of shutter roll with the tracking focus, hence regular shuttering for BIF. I am using hi-speed shooting mode (10fps, but am thinking about slowing it down except for BIF.)
Auto Focus is also highly capable. As a start, I am using DMF with center mode for perched birds, or birds in clutter (often the same). Also have a set up with C-AF and Expand Flex spot. For BIF I am using C-AF with wide focus area, so far in limited action grabs right onto the bird Rear focus button is your friend; use it, and disable the shutter release focus. I also have an Olympus ee-1 red-dot sight for BIF, where has this been all my life?? Makes tracking BIF so much easier. (Note to Sony, build something like this into the view screen, make it assignable to a custom button, or just make it standard above 200-300 mm or so.)
As for the infamous menu system, it is really a reflection of the extremely customizable nature of the camera. You aren't really going to use most of it, but you need to know what it all does. It is fairly easy to assign the settings you actually need in the field to the custom buttons, dials, fn menu and the "my menu" slot in the top menu row. I also recommend backing settings up to both the in-camera card(s) and to another (old) card that you carry in your bag. And copy them to your computer as well. And as you set the camera up, keep a chart on what you did, and keep that on your phone. (Note to Sony: you should have an option in the camera to offload something like this as a PDF)
(Additional note to Sony: you should provide an option to make ANY setting a favorite from the setting itself. The process of going to the "my menu" section and using an add function is not only cumbersome, but impeded by the fact that the add function uses a different numbering system than the actual menu tree).
Couple of random notes about the lens: The tripod foot is not Arca-compatible, you might want to get a third-party one. Look for one that will allow it to mount to the tripod without removing any carrying strap attachment. (Note to Sony: ????!!?). I got a set of camo lens-coats, the lens is pretty white to point at birds. Also, you should buy some lens caps with built in leashes. You can attach the leash to the tag on the lens coat section that covers the hood, using a couple of small cable ties. (be sure that said tag points toward the ground with when locked into place). The leash will reach the lens with the hood in either position, and keeps the cap always at hand.
Couple of random notes about the camera.
The FF files are very large, a reason to use the crop mode if you are going to crop the photos at least the much anyway.
I am recording compressed RAW plus JPEG, given the size of the RAW files, having the JPEGS speeds up workflow considerably. Best advice seems to be that unimpressed RAW is only better for night shooting and astrophotography. Setting can be put into one of the easy to reach places if you want to switch it, for birding it seems superfluous.
High capacity UHS-2 cards are NOT an option, unless you like watching your buffer write.
The ergonomics of the camera are really excellent (I am average size, wear a mens large glove). It feels great in the hand, and the buttons are well-placed and easy to ID by touch.
So, basically happy with it so far, will post some more when I have used it awhile.
Date published: 2019-11-22T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Rol4ndas from
Amazing Lens!
Great lens! And its not crazy expensive!
Bought just a month ago and I already have some very nice bird pictures in my collection!
Date published: 2024-01-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
InstaMauiMatt in Hawaii from
Best Value Telephoto Lens w/ Outstanding Quality
I have been using this lens in a wide variety of uses now for 2.5 years and have always enjoyed using this lens for a variety of reasons - not to mention I have taken many great images on this lens. Like any lens you buy, there are going to be specific things you may use this lens for; I personally use it for surf related subjects as I need the reach that my 70-200 simply can get and still need the full quality of the image however, I have used this lens in a variety of ways including surf shots, portrait shots, moon imagery, birding/animal, and landscape/sea scape. I have also used this lens to capture some really nice slow shutter speed imagery as well.
This lens is not only extremely lightweight for its size, it's tack sharp. If you are looking for a fairly reasonable budget, this lens will fit that for the amount of lens you are getting. You can shoot subjects as wide as 200mm and have the reach of up to 600mm (plus the option to add either the 1.4x or the 2x teleconverter to this lens. I commonly am using mode 2 or 3 on the lens pending which subject I am shooting and what is happening with the action.
In my opinion, this is by far Sony's best "bang for you buck lens" if you are in need of a telephoto lens. I would say that for the pricepoint of this lens and the ability to shoot at F5.6 to F6.3 - it's pretty sweet lens to add to my collection.
Date published: 2024-04-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Hunty1957 from
Great value lens
I’ve not had the 200-600 for long but from what I’ve used it for so far it has been excellent!
Much lighter than the Sigma Sport I was using before with Nikon.
I’m sure It will be even better when I’ve got more used to the controls.
Date published: 2022-09-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bob4411 from
Very pleased with this lens on my A7RIIIA
Used the lens for wildlife and Astro photography and although it’s early days I am very pleased with the sharpness and quality of the build. The lens feels solid, as is the tripod mount bracket and rotates easily to re-orientate the camera. Zooming and focus rings feel very smooth. Autofocus is fast and silent, shake movement eliminator works very well and I could not see any difference in still images with and without it selected, a must for video. The only negative with the lens is the weight, it is to heavy for hand held shots, I use a star adventurer mount for Astro photos and haven’t had any problems with the weight causing tracking problems. Check out the photos attached. The one standout positive
I was very impressed in the sharpness of a f6.3 image looks just as sharp as a f16 which makes this an amazing lens.
Date published: 2022-05-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Emma74 from
This is a superb lens
I bought this lens over a month ago I found it a superb lens for wildlife and low flying jets It is so quick to zoom from 200 to 600 and what is great is the length never moves so the weight stays the same as well
Date published: 2023-02-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
The coddy from
Excellent
Has to be the best long range on the market and ideal for when out on nature reserves and in hides.
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
The auditor from
Very nice lens for a knowledgeable amateur!
I looked at reviews for AGES and didn’t want to spend thousands on a top of the range upper glass (yes glass) lens.
The Sony 200-600 is magic for me, produces really really good images which with my Sony Alpha 7ii (yes 2) full frame can be cropped as well. I also have a Sony 24-240 zoom which is magic too and a Mindshift backpack which is perfect.
I am very pleased indeed, and don’t need to use a tripod most of the time for the 200-600.
The 5 axis stabilisation (in camera) plus the image stabilisation in the lens is very good indeed. OK max aperture is 5.6 but I don’t want to pay a HUGE amount for and F2.8 or even F4.0 and I certainly don’t want the weight. I can adjust ISO as required. Autofocus is very good indeed.
So I am a happy bunny. I take pictures of boxing hares (and bunnies) all sorts of wildlife and birds. I have not used an adapter yet and probably will not.
Well done SONY yet again!
Oh and I got £100 cash back as well which paid for the backpack. Even better.
Date published: 2021-07-01T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
CB 1 from
Fast focus, very sharp.
I have found that this is a very good lens, even though I have only had it for a few months.
Date published: 2023-05-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
BobTaylor from
Very pleased.
One of the main reason for choosing this lens over other 600mm zooms was the internal focus and zoom, which means it stays better balanced on a gimbal head at various focal lengths.
As expected from Sony it is very well made and user friendly.
I bought this for bird and nature photography but will also be using it for photos of the moon rising behind cityscapes from far away, making the moon appear large compared to the buildings.
It is the perfect companion for my A7Riva, as when used in crop mode a reach of 900mm is achievable whilst still having 26 megapixels.
Date published: 2022-10-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
MEARNGCSM from
The best budget option for wildlife!
Excellent sharpness and ease of use! I paired this lens with the A7RIV and have been very pleased with the results. Not the best for low light but overall I love this lens!!
Date published: 2020-02-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Old Blue from
Superb lens.
This is simply a superb lens, pins sharp, brilliant bokeh, the image stabilization works incredibly well.
The constant physical length, irrespective of focus or focal length makes it very easy to handle.
I love it!
Date published: 2021-04-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
2meterstall from
Smaller than I thought
A well-balanced lens, very sharp at wide open, creates many opportunities within dark woodland scenes.
Date published: 2022-12-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
KeithK from
Best mid range wildlife lens used on a Sony A7iv
After using Nikon for 45 years but due to the lack of their mid range camera and lenses for my particular needs I switched to this Sony Body A7iv, along with their 200-600. Very pleased with the results. VR may not be on parr with the Nikon 200-500 but the tracking, ease of handling are fantastic. I have issues with my hands so can't use bodies with full built in battery grips.
Date published: 2023-04-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Seapie from
Best mid range wildlife lens used on a Sony A7iv
After using Nikon for 45 years but due to the lack of their mid range camera and lenses for my particular needs I switched to this Sony Body A7iv, along with their 200-600. Very pleased with the results. VR may not be on parr with the Nikon 200-500 but the tracking, ease of handling are fantastic. I have issues with my hands so can't use bodies with full built in battery grips.
Date published: 2023-04-03T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Wlka123 from
Stunning Lens
We bought this lens to replace a Sigma 150-600mm for use on our A7s. This really is a cut above what we had. Handles so much better and optically the results are great, noticibly better. Reinforces the reasons to buy the right lens to go with the camera.
Date published: 2023-12-15T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Piotreknik from
Could end at 500 and f5.6
Bit heavy , we'll build and very sharp . Could be f 5.6
Date published: 2021-07-17T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
OrigMC from
Soft Focus and Grainy High Noise
Having spent 10 weeks trying every setting recommended by expert Sony users who photograph birds, I have 10,000 photos taken with this lens. Every photo has soft focus and a high level of grainy noise. And not one is of a salable standard. Considering how many pro bird photographers use this lens and have websites full of sharp images produced by this lens, I am profoundly disappointed with this lens.
Date published: 2022-02-26T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
jamiemedfordphotography from
An outstanding lens in every way
600mm at this quality and also being a walk around lens is outstanding. I’ve owned 500f4s but they are way to heavy for every day use and I eventually sold it looking for something more portable. This is the biggest bang for buck for a birding lens, I’m not sure how Sony make it and sell it for the price it is. I’ve paired it with a mint a9 and it’s hits the mark for me. I’m a very happy Sony convert.
Date published: 2023-06-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Scall from
Excellent performance.
Bought it to replace a Sigma 150-600mm and the quality and performance are considerably better.
Date published: 2021-03-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
sky67ro from
Best wildlife lens!
The only lens out there that combines amazing image quality and handling. Did I mention the price? Price is pretty good too. I love the most the fact that its zoom is all internal. very happy with it.
Date published: 2019-11-19T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Suri Mudunuri from
Light, Stable & Sharp what else do you expect ?
Light, Stable & Sharp what else do you expect ? Easy to use and pretty stable handled.
Date published: 2022-04-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
GWP Multimedia from
Very good for bird photography.
This is an outstanding lens for bird and wildlife high-quality photography.
Date published: 2021-03-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
thegreyfox from
great lens, but with a problem
I bought this product about six months ago and was extremely impressed with all aspects. I particularly like the programmable buttons on the lens, which I used for the DMF function for fine tuning focus. However, over the last two weeks the lens has developed a fault, in that it will not focus at maximum ( probably between 550-600mm) zoom, and you have to reduce the zoom in order to focus, which defeats some of the lens purpose!. The camera makes a whirring sound, which suggests the focus motors are at fault. Because of Covid, I have not taken things further as yet, but am extremely dissappointed that my "go to" lens" requires some fudging before you can use it.
Date published: 2020-05-10T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Rob 38 from
Meets my expectations
Only limited use in my garden because of lockdown but satisfied with pictures taken
Date published: 2020-06-09T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
idl1 from
Terrible results
This is the second time I'm submitting this review, I guess they did not like that I was not satisfied with the product.
Date published: 2021-03-09T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bluesnappa from
Excellent lens
I have had the 200-600 for a year now and it is a fantastic lens for wildlife as long as you keep an eye on shutter speed/iso setting. I have used it for sport and in good light it performs well. The 6.3 aperture can lead to you pushing the iso but with good holding technique you can reduce the shutter to get some great shots. I put mine on a monopod when out in woodland as it really helps with stability. It’s not the lightest and I use a wide peak design slide strap on the lens lugs and it’s fine to carry. If you want 600mm weight is just something you have to accept. It is permanently on my A9 and in the right light I use it with the 1.4 converter to get 840mm and it’s still very sharp.
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
SkySpades from
Great build and features. Soft copy.
I love the feel and ease of use of the 200-600, it can't be beat in that regard. Unfortunately I received a soft copy. I also own a Nikon 200-500 and my copy of the 200-600 is noticeably softer in all situations; good light, bad light, near and far. I really had high expectations for this lens. I've read about others who have received soft copies as well as many who have received exceptional copies that are sharp even with the 1.4x. Hopefully Sony gets the quality control in order, but maybe that's why it's a G and not a GM lens.
Date published: 2019-09-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Stac from
Magnificent lens
This lens is a masterpiece, such a sharp lens, I highly recommend it.
Date published: 2020-06-14T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
SteveHC from
Exemplary
I bought this for wildlife photography a few months back. Online reviews were very positive and my experience with the lens has very much lived up to the reviews. If you need a very good telephoto this is an excellent choice. With a Sony A74 using the APSC mode the focal length can be increased to 900mm and you can still take raw photos. Using the zoom function on the A74 you can get up to 1200mm quality JPEGs. Excellent for wildlife.
Date published: 2023-04-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Cripper from
Fantastic quality
Bought this a month ago for sports photography, it's paid for itself already
Date published: 2022-02-16T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
SonyFan2020 from
Extremely disappointing !
After 7 months (used only in weekends) the lens started making a buzzing noise in both automatic and manual mode; the camera’s trigger button is not pressed (A7III). It makes also a 2-3 seconds grinding sound before powering down. Left between 400-600mm, the lens does not focus when the camera is turned back on. And to makes things worse there is also dust inside the lens. It’s still during the warranty period but it will take 2 months to fix it; unfortunately this summer I will not be able to use it.
Date published: 2020-07-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Cookie58 from
sony 200-600mm
Great lens Sony! Portable and light weight for size! Zoom action superb!!
Date published: 2020-02-06T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Stratman6 from
Great overall performer
Bought for motorsport and wildlife. Happy so far with the bird photography but no motorsport yet due to Covid rules.
Unfortunately the 1.4x TC won't fully function with my 7Riii. Hoping SONY do a firmware update to rectify the issue. Works well with the 7iii and results are superb.
Date published: 2020-10-25T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Andy adonis from
Great lens
Very useful, not too heavy great sharpness, built fantastic. I’m very happy
Date published: 2024-05-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Moncs from
Excellence
I bought this lens so I could enter the world of bird and wildlife photography. I’ve only been out using this lens twice and I’m so impressed with it. The images I’ve taken so far are pin sharp. The lens focuses instantly and is dead silent. It’s heavy but I’m able to use handheld still.
Date published: 2022-03-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Bruce74 from
An excellent super telephoto lens
I bought this lens mainly for photograhing wildlife. As yet, I've not had an opportunity to test it thoroughly. But I was delighted with its performance recently at Washington Wetland Centre, taking handhold pictures of waders.
Date published: 2020-09-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Chris890 from
Excellent lens
Just bought this lens, taken a few photos, what an excellent lens, to be able to go from
200 to 600 with a small twist of the zoom ring is remarkable, to photograph birds in flight is
So easy and the lens is so sharp. I would say as regards value for money this is the best
Lens I have ever bought.
Date published: 2022-01-29T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
GeorgeS00z from
Let’s me take amazing pictures
Bought this lens to take wildlife pictures. What a great job it does! The zoom is smooth and the lens feels great in my hands.
Date published: 2022-09-05T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Tutivilleus from
Worthwhile Purchase
I already had a lens that covered this focal length, albeit for my Micro Four Thirds cameras. However I have a Sony A7ii now and had heard that the larger light gathering properties of a full frame sensor, should produce superior results, plus I would have an extra 4Mp to crop into. Christmas was coming, there was a £100 cash back offer and Amazon was offering a £70 gift voucher if I bought it, so I took the plunge.
My photographic opportunities have been a bit lean since purchase, but I am pleased with the results so far. They are not 4 1/2 times as good as the M4/3 lens price differential, but I am satisfied with my purchase. The lens is sharp wide open at 600mm and I like the internal focusing. I do not like the strap which is too narrow and uncomfortable to use.
I have made a camouflage protective cover for the camera/lens combo and I have changed the foot for one which Arca Swiss compatible and also fitted a home made handle using a flash bracket and that gives me a steadier grip and I am getting away with sharp, hand held shots, 250th second iso 2000 f6.3. in the darker winter months.
This will almost certainly be my goto long lens, but I will keep the M4/3 device for travel.
Date published: 2021-01-17T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
DBf8 from
Disappointed
Does not appear to be a great match with my Sony A7R IV. The shutter speed needs to be 4 to 5 x 1/focal length value which means shooting in very good/bright conditions or shooting at high ISO’s
Date published: 2021-10-15T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Robbie T from
Great value for the money
Bought this a couple of months ago and images are tack sharp. A little heavy but still able to hand hold in certain lighting situations. Highly recommended.
Date published: 2022-01-10T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Nancy 474 from
If it were only perfect!
I bought my lens in November, but couldn't find an a9II camera to buy until a month later. So it took a while for me to get to use the lens. At first I used the camera and lens hand held and was pretty happy. But when I tried to attach it to my tripod, it seemed I couldn't tighten things up enough to hold it perfectly steady. It wasn't until I got a Really Right Stuff (RRS) lens foot (LCF-102) to attach lens to the tripod that I realized it was the lens attachment apparatus' problem, not my tightening. The attachment for the the Sony foot to the lens collar didn't fit well. And it didn't fit well with the RRS foot either. We attached both my Sony foot and my RRS foot to my husband's new Sony 200-600mm lens. Each one worked perfectly. No play or wiggle. It was then that I realized this wasn't about my not being able to tighten things down enough, the problem lay with the Sony part of the lens collar that attaches to the lens foot.
The Sony person I spoke to said they will send me a shipping label to send the lens to a repair facility in CT. I am not happy! These are expensive items, and now I have to go without my lens for at least two weeks and maybe longer, and see whether their "repair" (replacement of a basic part) works satisfactorily. I might add that I was looking for the emailed shipping label when I got this questionnaire. I don't understand why it has taken more than 24 hours for them to email it to me.
Date published: 2020-02-01T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Paul Brighouse from
Can't claim the cash back
Lens is fab, just sony make it so hard to claim, how do you get the cash back??
Date published: 2022-06-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Dave the Rave Liverpool from
Sony 200-600mm G OSS
Absolutely brilliant Lens has improved my shots , a very sharp Lens and super Priced .
Date published: 2023-02-05T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Lowbox from
Wildlife Window
I purchased the lens for a special trip to visit some Pandas. Mounted on a AR7V this lens has opened up a new dimension to my photography, it’s tracking abilities are a complement to the camera. I will upload some images following my trip in September. All I can say is this lens is highly recommended. Superb
Date published: 2023-07-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Acubed808 from
Best Buy for the money!!
I've had this lens on my wishlist since it came out and finally bought one. Not the usual lens you would find in a wedding photographer's bag but glad I bought it!
Date published: 2022-01-07T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
EOS040 from
Great Long Lens
Recent purchase for wildlife photography. I am really pleased with the quality and IQ of this lens and apart from weight which is common in these longer lenses I consider it to be one of my best purchases
Date published: 2022-06-18T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Low country Frank from
Excellent Lens
Bought it a month ago and very happy with the lenses performance. Great pictures and the lens features are outstanding. It’s a little heavier than I’m used to but I am very happy with the overall package.
Date published: 2019-09-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Paulcool from
Super zoom
Great value for money super zoom ,not a lightweight in any department great acuity ,fast auto focus ,great internal zoom ,well made considering cost ,short throw on zoom ring 1/4 turn ,only admission is no Arca Swiss foot .
Date published: 2021-05-19T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Eyeintheart from
Great lens so far, BUY IT!
I brought it end of May, took a month to deliver but was well worth the wait. I have used it a few times and I'm very impressed. Make sure you have a tripod that can handle the weight.
Photo examples are taken on the a7 mark one. I would love the a7iii or the a7riii but can't afford them yet.
Date published: 2021-07-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Zoomy from
Zoom Lens
A fantastic purchase. 200-600mm lens can zoom in to great detail with sharp images
A good price compared to fixed 600mm lenses and ability to find subject at 200mm and then zoom in to dtail at 600mm excellent.
Date published: 2021-12-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Geoff2752 from
Great features
A brilliant lens but i have a bad shoulder and it was to heavyfor me i had to swop it for a the 100-400 lens it cost more but alot lighter
Date published: 2023-08-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
idm21 from
Fantastic
I took this lense out into the African bush for 10 days wildlife photography in dusty and hot conditions. The lens was fantastic, allowing me to get sharp and clear images in any lighting conditions.
Definitely recommend.
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Johnwildlife from
Excellent build quality
I bought this lens because I heard that it was good build quality and excellent for wildlife photography. I have changed my whole system to Sony after being a Nikon photographer for 35 years. I believe you are more advanced in you Mirrorless system and the sharpness of your lenses is excellent. I am waiting for the 600mm to arrive in the next week or so.
Date published: 2020-02-25T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
1035 from
Uk lens
Bought in the UK at a price t to match not UK PRICES so it can be done if you feel like it
Date published: 2024-04-11T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
PV23 from
Excellent Lens! Shockingly Good!
I went back and forth about buying this lens- I already I own the 100-400GM, 70-200GM as well as the 1.4X and 2X teleconverters. However, on a recent trip to Sri Lanka it quickly became my go to lens for wildlife and birding. Even with the 1.4X converter under heavy canopy it still performed incredibly well. While the speed of the 600mm F4 GM would have been nice, flexibility as animals moved closer would have been comprised. I found the build quality to be great and the lens itself light compared to other lenses I've owned. Bokeh is great! Autofocus with the A7Riv was unbelivelably fast and devivered razor sharp images- even shooting handlheld at 600mm!!
Date published: 2019-12-31T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ha5ting5 from
Sony - FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
I had been looking for an upgrade from a completely different make/model of cameraThe lovely people at WEX in Norwich Norfolk, talked through my requirements and recommended this lens along side the a9ii. I couldn't be happier and i'm getting some excellent results!
Date published: 2023-01-14T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Seeky59 from
Excellent quality and good price.
Excellent quality, light weight, internal focusing. Just what you need for bird, aircraft and nature photography.
A very good addition to my lens collection.
Date published: 2020-04-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
peterh0291 from
Great wildlife lens
I'm using this for video with the Sony FX6. Great performance and clarity.
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Disco30045 from
Good value.
Only had this a few weeks. Description clearly gives the weight but carrying it about really brings home what I’ve taken on. Rested it in bird hides and can just about manage hand-held. Balances OK on a tripod (must take the load: camera plus this closing in on 3 Kg). Much easier on a gimbal. Bought a cheaper one with no fancy stuff and it’s fine. I’ve still much to learn. I have the camera on auto everything thus far.
Got some spoonbills (the knowledgeable ones told me). Missed a bittern! Come back to me in a few months when I can hopefully supply a better critique.
Date published: 2021-08-20T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
shutterdublin from
Super Reach, Excellent Value
The FE 200-600 5.6 on an A7iii brilliant tracks and captures images, enabling me to take fast-moving action shots during outdoor sporting events. This is not an indoor action lense as the widest it opens is 5.6.
I have a 2x Sony converter for moon-gazing, which brings this to an astonishing 1200mm capacity.
Date published: 2022-01-18T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Lavaleur from
Excellent product
I bought this zoom 3 days ago, I really pleased with the purchase however bare in mind that the lenses is quite heavy.
Date published: 2023-06-21T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
ADP62 from
Beware if you are pairing with Ar7IV
There is an issue I and many others are having only when using this lens with the Ar7iv. Firmware update has not addressed soft focus and sharpness on stationary objects. Appears to work fine for many however there is an issue not is not being caused by the settings.
Date published: 2020-11-13T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Ann A from
FABULOUS REACH AND CLARITY
I made a major change to a mirrorless camera and lenses and so glad to have made the investment. The camera is unbelievable and this lens is fabulous.
Date published: 2023-06-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Baldycameraguy from
Changed camera systems due to this lens it's fanta
I have only had this lens for a couple of weeks but since attaching it to my also new Sony A7iv it hasn't come off. I have had so many sharp keeper images from this lens and camera combination. Focus is quick, images are sharp and it's half the weight of my previous camera and lens combination. I love this lens so much I have now moved over to owning just a Sony system.
Date published: 2024-04-28T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
bwana from
Fabulous Zoom for a Fair Price!
I've been shooting with this lens for about a week; everything from birds on wing to landscapes AND love it.
Lens (with Sony A7 III) has amazing autofocus. Half rotation zoom from 200-600 is very fast. Great stabilization even at 600mm which makes is quite easily handheld throughout its zoom range. Lens is very solidly built but as a result is about five lbs; for long duration shooting I'd recommend a tripod or, at the very least, a monopod.
The sharpest lens I've ever owned when compared to my previous Canon & Pentax lenses and current Sony lenses.
Very happy with my purchase.
Date published: 2019-11-30T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Joesblogg from
Top Notch lens
I have tried long zoom lenses from Canon and Sigma. This lens beats both hands down. The only things I would change are definite stops for near and infinity focus and proper 'grab and go' manual override for autofocus.
Date published: 2021-09-30T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
PIGREF from
Hit and miss.
Too many out of focus shots from this. Inconsistent AF and all too often just to soft. Forced me to switch from Sony to Fuji where you get much better after sales service.
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Gdaddy1961 from
brilliant focus, clarity and detail
I bought this a month ago and have used for action photography. It captures focus so quickly with my A7iii, and the detail is outstanding
Date published: 2024-08-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
AlecJ from
Great focal range, great sharpness, easy to use
This is probably the best lens I own, it's perfect fir wildlife photos, sports and even photos of the moon! I'm very happy with this lens and would highly recommend! If you wanna check out photos I took check out my Instagram @alecjhargraves
Date published: 2024-08-24T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
diverdan from
Fantastic for action sports
I have had this lens for three years and thousands of sport frames, college and pros - the Sony 200-600 works well with all my Sony mirrorless cameras - 1/3 of a turn from 200-600 - light in weight - also shot some mountainscapes for personal files - a must lens :)
Date published: 2024-08-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Kjasts from
One word. Fantastic
I have had this lens a short while now and love it. Superb image quality and super fast focus. A dream for wildlife.
Date published: 2023-08-07T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
aledt12 from
Excellent lens but heavy
Amazing quality but too heavy to use comfortably handheld
Date published: 2024-09-02T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Neil 1958 from
Fast responsive quiet great autofocus
So pleased with this lens its a dream here are a few pics i took of kingfishers
Date published: 2024-09-12T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Madjock64 from
Bang for Your Buck
Bought this lens about 5 weeks ago and it's much better than i expected. I let my Friend try the Lens and he went out and Bought it straight away. Great Lens.
Date published: 2024-08-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Curious George from
The long lens
Great optics. Heavier and longer than I anticipated perhaps should’ve gotten the 100-400 with 1.4 extender
Date published: 2024-10-23T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
another old git from
very sharp
This lens is very sharp even at 600mm unlike some other makes. This is very important as this is the only focal length that you may need to crop into the image at for wildlife etc.
Date published: 2024-10-16T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
CliffWales from
Impressive IQ, compact and brilliant handling
Bought the lens over 12 months ago - shot around 8000 images with this lens bare and with the 1.4 TC, impressive performance, sharp, contrasty images, handling is a dream, internal focus, quarter turn to zoom, good range and overall value for money - best prosumer lens I've used by far
Date published: 2021-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Cgando22 from
Love This Lens!!
Great lens…fantastic detail from corner to corner, even wide open!
Date published: 2023-10-13T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Harleydave from
Was in two minds, how could I!
Like most of us, I did the research - best long zoom for my A7iv! Obvious 2 were the 100-400 and this. Having my used a 70-200 with 2x teleconverter (which wasn’t bad at all), I decided on the reach of the 600, with some hesitation after reading how good the 100-400 was. I needn’t have worried. G lens for a reason, the lens is sharp across all the zoom range and at 600 and cropping in, I’m really pleased with the IQ. Build is amazing - if a little heavy, but you soon get into it. Feels like money well spent, so highly recommended!
Date published: 2024-09-29T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Badger Boy from
Super lens so clear and sharp images
So pleased I switched to Sony after 45 years with canon
Date published: 2024-08-04T00:00:00-04:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
tazdog photography from
The wildlife lens
This lens is so versatile and the fact it has an internal zoom with keeps it sealed from dust and weather and with effortless and fast change from 200-600 is fantastic for moving subjects and the biggest bang you will get for your money from any lens! its that good I brought 2!
Date published: 2024-11-08T00:00:00-05:00
Rated 5 out of
5 by
Seajayelle from
Great lens, shame about the strap
The lens is everything I expected, solid construction and great image quality. The only downside being the carry strap with is the same strap as my a7cr, which is not sufficient or comfortable for a lens of this size and weight. As the lens is quite expensive I think it is a little mean of sony not to supply a more substantial strap. A purchased a peak design strap and discarded the sony strap.
Date published: 2024-11-09T00:00:00-05:00