Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS vs Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Sony
FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
Verdict at a glance
- Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS is faster by 1.3 stops (f/4.0 vs f/6.3), letting in more light.
- Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror goes wider (500mm vs 600mm).
- Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS reaches further (600mm vs 500mm).
| Spec | FE 600mm F4 GM OSS | 500mm f/6.3 Mirror |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Samyang |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Type | Prime | Mirror |
| Focal length | 600mm | 500mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 (faster) | f/6.3 |
| Released | 2019 | n/a |
| Format | full-frame | n/a |
| Weight g | 3040.0 | n/a |
| Length mm | 449.0 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Diameter mm | 163.6 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 4.5 | n/a |
| Max magnification | 0.14 | n/a |
Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
A 600mm f/4 G Master for full-frame E-mount, weighing about 3,040 g. It has Optical SteadyShot and supports Sony's teleconverters.
Pros
- f/4 at 600mm
- Optical SteadyShot
- Teleconverter support
- Lighter than older 600mm f/4 lenses
Cons
- Heavy at about 3,040 g
- Large for travel
- Minimum focus 4.5 m
Samyang 500mm f/6.3 Mirror
This 500mm f/6.3 mirror telephoto lens from Samyang fits Sony E mount cameras. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.