Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS vs Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS is faster by 0.6 stops (f/4.5 vs f/5.6), letting in more light.
- Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS is lighter by 1770g.
- Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS goes wider (55mm vs 200mm).
- Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS reaches further (600mm vs 210mm).
- Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS is the newer design (2019 vs 2011).
| Spec | E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS | FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 55-210mm (wider) | 200-600mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.5 (faster) | f/5.6 |
| Released | 2011 | 2019 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Weight g | 345.0 (lighter) | 2115.0 |
| Filter mm | 49 | 95 |
| Length mm | 108.0 | 318.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 63.8 | 111.5 |
| Min focus m | 1.0 (closer focusing) | 2.4 |
| Max magnification | 0.225 | 0.2 |
Sony E 55-210mm F4.5-6.3 OSS
A stabilized APS-C telephoto zoom for E-mount, light at about 345 g with a 49mm filter size. It focuses as close as 1.0 m.
Pros
- Optical SteadyShot
- Light at 345 g
- Wide telephoto range
- Close focus of 1.0 m
Cons
- Slow aperture
- Basic build quality
- Soft at 210mm wide open
Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
A long telephoto zoom for full-frame E-mount covering 200-600mm with internal zoom and Optical SteadyShot. It supports Sony's 1.4x and 2x teleconverters.
Pros
- Reach from 200mm to 600mm
- Internal zoom keeps length fixed
- Teleconverter support
Cons
- Heavy at about 2,115 g
- Slow aperture in dim light