Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS vs Tokina SZ 600mm PRO Reflex F8 MF CF
Both are Sony E lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS if
- You need 2 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/4 vs f/8)
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tokina SZ 600mm PRO Reflex F8 MF CF does not
- You shoot full frame: the Tokina SZ 600mm PRO Reflex F8 MF CF is made for APS-C
- Our notes say it suits: Birds in flight, field sports, wildlife at distance
Pick the Tokina SZ 600mm PRO Reflex F8 MF CF if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 2495 g lighter (545 g vs 3040 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1.77 m vs 4.5 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.4× vs 0.14× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 125 mm vs 449 mm long
Spec differences
14 differences| Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS | Tokina SZ 600mm PRO Reflex F8 MF CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Tokina
|
| Type |
Prime
|
Mirror
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
2 stops faster
|
f/8
|
| Weight |
3040 g
|
545 g
lighter
|
| Length |
449 mm
|
125 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
163.6 mm
|
88.6 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
40 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
4.5 m
|
1.77 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.14×
|
0.4×
larger
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
8 elements / 8 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2019
|
not listed
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Focal length
- 600mm both
Our notes
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
Our notes