Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS vs Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 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 FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS is faster by 0.3 stops (f/5.6 vs f/6.3), letting in more light.
- Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS is lighter by 360g.
- Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS goes wider (200mm vs 400mm).
- Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS reaches further (800mm vs 600mm).
- Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS is the newer design (2025 vs 2019).
| Spec | FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS | FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Telephoto Zoom |
| Focal length | 200-600mm (wider) | 400-800mm |
| Max aperture | f/5.6 (faster) | f/6.3 |
| Released | 2019 | 2025 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weight g | 2115.0 (lighter) | 2475.0 |
| Filter mm | 95 | 105 |
| Length mm | 318.0 | 346.0 |
| Stabilized | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter mm | 111.5 | 119.8 |
| Min focus m | 2.4 | 1.7 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.2 | 0.23 |
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
Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
A super-telephoto zoom for full-frame E-mount spanning 400-800mm, with Optical SteadyShot. It is designed for wildlife and sports where reach matters most.
Pros
- Very long reach
- Optical SteadyShot
- One zoom spans 400-800mm
Cons
- Slow variable aperture
- Large and heavy at about 2,475 g