Sony FE 600 mm f/6.3 GM OSS § 03 Head to head
Sony FE 600 mm f/6.3 GM OSS vs TTartisan 500 mm f/6.3
Sony 600mm f/6.3 has a longer reach. TTartisan 500mm f/6.3 has a wider field of view.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Sony FE 600 mm f/6.3 GM OSS is a 600mm f/6.3 prime, and the TTartisan 500 mm f/6.3 is a 500mm f/6.3 prime. On paper the Sony FE 600 mm f/6.3 GM OSS comes out ahead, 6 advantages to 4, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Sony FE 600 mm f/6.3 GM OSS 
TTartisan 500 mm f/6.3 01
Key differences
Why is the Sony FE 600 mm f/6.3 GM OSS better than the TTartisan 500 mm f/6.3?
- Longer reach (600mm vs 500mm)
- 622 g lighter (995 g vs 1617 g)
- 54 mm shorter (263 mm vs 317 mm long)
- Focuses 80 cm closer (2.5 m vs 3.3 m)
- Has optical image stabilization
- Newer design (2026 vs 2023)
Why is the TTartisan 500 mm f/6.3 better than the Sony FE 600 mm f/6.3 GM OSS?
- Wider field of view (500mm vs 600mm)
- More aperture blades (12 vs 11)
- Smaller filter thread (82 mm vs 95 mm)
- $3,331 cheaper ($369 list price vs $3,699.99 launch price)
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Which should you buy?
- wildlife For wildlife photography, the Sony FE 600 mm f/6.3 GM OSS has the edge: it reaches 600mm against 500mm.
- sports For sports photography, the Sony FE 600 mm f/6.3 GM OSS has the edge: it reaches 600mm against 500mm.
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Specification
| Specification | Sony FE 600 mm f/6.3 GM OSS | TTartisan 500 mm f/6.3 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 600mm | 500mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/6.3 | f/6.3 |
| Minimum aperture | f/32 | f/32 |
| Lens type | Prime lens | Prime lens |
| Format | Full frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 995 g (35.10 oz) ◆ | 1617 g |
| Dimensions | 108 x 263 mm | 317 x 88 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 2.50 m (98.43 inches) ◆ | 3.3 m |
| Image stabilization | Yes ◆ | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | — |
| Aperture ring | No | — |
| Aperture blades | 11 | 12 ◆ |
| Optical construction | 24 elements / 17 groups | 8 elements / 5 groups |
| Filter size | 95 mm | 82 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Sony E | Sony E, Nikon Z, Canon RF, L-Mount |
| Released | 2026 | 2023 |
| Price | $3,699.99 launch price | $369 list price ◆ |
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Size
- A · Sony
- B · TTartisan
- 263 × 108 mm
- 317 × 88 mm
The TTartisan 500 mm f/6.3 is 54 mm longer and 622 g heavier than the Sony FE 600 mm f/6.3 GM OSS.
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Sample frames
Sony FE 600 mm f/6.3 GM OSS
TTartisan 500 mm f/6.3
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Sony FE 600 mm f/6.3 GM OSS or the TTartisan 500 mm f/6.3?
- The Sony FE 600 mm f/6.3 GM OSS weighs 995 g, 622 g less than the TTartisan 500 mm f/6.3 (1617 g).
- Which focuses closer, the Sony FE 600 mm f/6.3 GM OSS or the TTartisan 500 mm f/6.3?
- The Sony FE 600 mm f/6.3 GM OSS focuses down to 2.5 m, against 3.3 m for the TTartisan 500 mm f/6.3.
- Do the Sony FE 600 mm f/6.3 GM OSS and the TTartisan 500 mm f/6.3 have image stabilization?
- Only the Sony FE 600 mm f/6.3 GM OSS has optical image stabilization.
- Is the Sony FE 600 mm f/6.3 GM OSS or the TTartisan 500 mm f/6.3 better for wildlife photography?
- For wildlife photography, the Sony FE 600 mm f/6.3 GM OSS has the edge: it reaches 600mm against 500mm.
- Is the Sony FE 600 mm f/6.3 GM OSS or the TTartisan 500 mm f/6.3 better for sports photography?
- For sports photography, the Sony FE 600 mm f/6.3 GM OSS has the edge: it reaches 600mm against 500mm.
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