Lens Summary
Brand: Sony
Also Known As: Sony 600mm f/4
Lens Type: Prime Lens
Format: Full Frame / FX
Focus: Autofocus
Lens Mount: Sony E
Release Date: 2019-06-11
MSRP Price: $12999
Made in: Japan
Production Status: In Production
Manufacturer Link: Product Page
Lens Description: Combining a super-telephoto length, bright aperture, and lightweight design, the FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lens from Sony is designed for their E-mount cameras and is ideal for sports, news, wildlife, and nature photographers. The f/4 aperture and eleven-blade circular diaphragm provide great depth of field control for isolating subjects, as well as maximizing performance for low-light shooting situations. Three fluorite elements and one XA (extreme aspherical) element reduce chromatic aberration and color bleeding, while two ED (extra-low dispersion) elements and a Nano AR lens coating further increase performance and image quality by reducing flare, ghosting, and spherical aberrations while shooting in harsh conditions. The front element is further protected by a fluorine coating that helps prevent dirt and fingerprints from sticking while making it easier to wipe clean if they do become attached to the lens surface.
Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Specifications
| Lens Specifications | |
|---|---|
| * Supplied accessories may differ depending on country or area | |
| Lens Type | Prime Lens |
| Focal Length | 600mm |
| Mount Type | Sony E |
| Format | Full Frame / FX |
| Compatible Format(s) | Full Frame / APS-C |
| Compatible with Teleconverters | Yes |
| Maximum Reproduction Ratio | 0.14x |
| Optical SteadyShot / AntiShake (Image Stabilization) | Yes |
| Aperture Information | |
| Aperture Ring | No |
| Maximim Aperture | f/4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/22 |
| Maximum Angle of View (APS-C or smaller format) | 2°40' |
| Maximum Angle of View (Full frame or larger format) | 4° 10' |
| Optical Information | |
| Lens Elements | 24 |
| Lens Groups | 18 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 (Rounded) |
| Extra-Low Dispersion Glass Elements | 2 |
| Special Glass Elements | 1x Extreme Aspherical Element |
| Nano AR Coating | Yes |
| Fluorine Coating | Yes |
| Fluorite Elements | 3 |
| Focus Information | |
| Focus | Autofocus |
| Built-in Focus Motor | Yes |
| XD Linear Motor | Yes |
| Internal Focusing | Yes |
| Minimum Focus Distance | 14.8' / 4.51 m |
| Electronic Diaphragm | Yes |
| Distance Information | Yes |
| Filter Information | |
| Filter Size | 40.5 |
| Accepts Filter Type | Drop-in |
| Physical Characteristics | |
| Weather / Dust Sealing | Yes |
| Mount Material | Metal |
| Tripod Collar | Yes |
| Dimensions | 6.44 x 17.68" / 163.6 x 449 mm |
| Weight | 6.7 lb / 3.04 kg |
| Other Information | |
| Available in Colors | Black |
| Supplied Accessories | Hood (model): ALC-SH158, Lens front cap: Supplied, Lens rear cap: ALC-R1EM, Hard case, Lens strap, Case strap |
Lens Construction
MTF Chart
The OSS on this lens is the worst (by a good margin) compared to competition. It is almost useless. I have not seen many mention this but searching the internet I found 2 other people with this opinion, including Ken Rockwell, who I usually don’t follow. This is a major flaw and maybe if more people complain a lens FW update can help.