Quick answer
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
Verdict
A pro super-telephoto for wildlife photographers.
About this lens
Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS: a full-frame telephoto prime lens with a 600mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4, made for Sony E mount cameras, from the Sony G Master series with optical stabilization. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.
Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS specifications
- Brand
- Sony
- Mount
- Sony E
- Focal length
- 600mm
- Maximum aperture
- f/4.0
- Lens type
- Prime
- Format coverage
- full-frame
- Released
- 2019
- Image stabilization
- Yes
- Minimum focus distance
- 4.5 m
- Maximum magnification
- 0.14x
- Weight
- 3040 g
- Length
- 449 mm
- Diameter
- 163.6 mm
Specification source: en.wikipedia.org
What can you shoot with the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS?
- Birds in flight
- Field sports
- Wildlife at distance
Its moderate maximum aperture works best in good light or with a higher ISO.
Full-frame equivalent and field of view
Calculated from the focal length and crop factor. Not measured.
| Sensor | Crop | Equivalent | Horizontal FOV | Diagonal FOV |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full frame | 1.0x | 600mm | 3.4° | 4.1° |
| APS-C | 1.5x | 900mm | 2.3° | 2.8° |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS have stabilization?
Yes. Optical SteadyShot is built into the lens and helps keep handheld stills and video steadier at slower shutter speeds.
How heavy is the FE 600mm F4 GM OSS?
About 3,040 g, light for a 600mm f/4 but still best supported by a monopod or gimbal.
Can the FE 600mm F4 GM OSS use teleconverters?
Yes. Sony's 1.4x and 2x teleconverters are supported, extending reach at the cost of one or two stops of light.
