Sony FE 600mm F6.3 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 F6.3 GM OSS if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/6.3 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
Pick the Tokina SZ 600mm PRO Reflex F8 MF CF if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 450 g lighter (545 g vs 995 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1.77 m vs 2.5 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.4× vs 0.25× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 125 mm vs 263 mm long
Spec differences
14 differences| Sony FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS | Tokina SZ 600mm PRO Reflex F8 MF CF | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Tokina
|
| Type |
Telephoto
|
Mirror
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Max aperture |
f/6.3
⅔ stop faster
|
f/8
|
| Weight |
995 g
|
545 g
lighter
|
| Length |
263 mm
|
125 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
108 mm
|
88.6 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
95 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
2.5 m
|
1.77 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.25×
|
0.4×
larger
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
8 elements / 8 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Manual focus
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2026
|
not listed
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Focal length
- 600mm both