Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

The ultimate versatile super-telephoto zoom lens

Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS
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LENS SCORE
Features 18
Performance 18
Durability 18
Price 16
Usability 18
Brand Sony
Model SEL200600G

Key Features

OPTICS 24 elements in 17 groups including 5 ED glass elements and 1 aspherical element
AUTOFOCUS Direct Drive SSM (DDSSM) for fast, quiet, and precise focus
STABILIZATION Optical SteadyShot (OSS) with three mode settings for various shooting scenarios
ZOOM Internal zoom mechanism maintains constant length for balance and handling
APERTURE 11-blade circular aperture for smooth bokeh rendering
WEATHER SEALING Dust and moisture resistant design for challenging environments
FOCUS LIMITER Three-position focus range limiter switch for faster acquisition
COMPATIBILITY Compatible with Sony 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters
COATING Nano AR coating to eliminate flare and ghosting
FOCUSING Minimum focus distance of 2.4 meters
MOUNT Sony E-mount full-frame format
BUILD Magnesium alloy components for durability and lightweight construction
CONTROLS Three customizable focus hold buttons and zoom torque adjustment

The Most Important Rings & Switches — Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

Ring / Switch / Control Status Note
Focus Ring ✓ Present Manual focus ring
Zoom Ring ✓ Present Internal zoom mechanism
Aperture Ring ✗ Not Present Controlled via camera body
AF/MF Switch ✓ Present Physical toggle switch
Image Stabilisation Switch ✓ Present On/Off switch
Focus Limiter Switch ✓ Present Full/infinity-2.4m/10m-2.4m
Function (L-Fn) Button ✓ Present Three customizable buttons
Zoom Lock Switch ✗ Not Present Not required due to internal zoom
Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) ✓ Present Built-in OSS
Weather Sealing ✓ Present Full environmental sealing

How-to Use Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS

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Technical Specification

Focal Length 200-600mm
Aperture Range f/5.6-6.3 to f/32-36
Lens Construction 24 elements in 17 groups
Minimum Focus Distance 2.4m (7.88 ft)
Maximum Magnification 0.2x
Diaphragm Blades 11 (circular)
Filter Diameter 95mm
Focus Motor Direct Drive SSM
Stabilization Optical SteadyShot
Weather Sealing Dust and moisture resistant
Weight 2115g (without tripod mount)
Dimensions 111.5 x 318 mm