Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS

Ultimate professional super-telephoto prime lens

Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS
94/100
LENS SCORE
Features 19
Performance 20
Durability 19
Price 16
Usability 20
Brand Sony
Model SEL600F40GM

Key Features

OPTICS Three fluorite elements and one XA element for extreme resolution
AUTOFOCUS Dual XD Linear Motors for fast, precise tracking
APERTURE 11-blade circular aperture for smooth bokeh
STABILIZATION Built-in Optical SteadyShot (OSS) with Mode 3
CONSTRUCTION Magnesium alloy barrel, dust and moisture resistant
COATING Nano AR Coating to eliminate flare and ghosting
WEIGHT Lightweight design at approximately 3,040g
FOCUS Full-time DMF and focus range limiter
CONTROLS Four customizable focus hold buttons
COMPATIBILITY Supports Sony 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters
MOUNT Sony E-mount full-frame coverage
FILTER Drop-in 40.5mm filter slot
MIN FOCUS 4.5 meters (14.8 ft) minimum focus distance

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus ring with linear response
Zoom Ring ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present
Focus Limiter Switch ✓ Present
Function (L-Fn) Button ✓ Present Four customizable buttons
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present Prime lens
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present
Weather Sealing ✓ Present

How-to Use Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS

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Technical Specification

Lens Type Super-telephoto Prime
Focal Length 600mm
Aperture Range f/4 - f/22
Elements/Groups 24 elements in 18 groups
Diaphragm Blades 11 (circular)
Min Focus Distance 4.5m (14.8ft)
Max Magnification 0.14x
Filter Thread 40.5mm (drop-in)
Stabilization Optical SteadyShot
Focus Motor XD Linear Motors
Weather Sealing Dust and moisture resistant
Weight 3,040g (6.7 lbs)
Dimensions 163.6 x 449 mm
Mount Sony E-mount
Format Full-frame