Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS

Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS

Telephoto prime with optical stabilization, weather sealing for Sports, wildlife photography.

Super-telephoto prime lens f/4 fe-mount
Wildlife
Wildlife
Sports
Sports

Lens Review: Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS

The Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS is a high-performance super-telephoto prime lens from Sony's G Master series, designed for full-frame E-mount cameras. Ideal for sports and wildlife photography, it offers exceptional image quality, fast autofocus, and effective Optical SteadyShot image stabilization. The lens's advanced optical design includes XA, ED, and fluorite elements to minimize aberrations and deliver sharp, detailed images. Despite its large aperture and focal length, it maintains a relatively lightweight and well-balanced form, enhancing shooting versatility.

Specifications

Lens type
Super-telephoto prime lens
Max Format size
Full Frame
Focal length
600 mm
Image stabilization
Yes (Optical SteadyShot)
Lens mount
Sony E-mount
Maximum aperture
f/4
Minimum aperture
f/22
Aperture ring
No
Number of diaphragm blades
11 (rounded)
Optical construction
24 elements in 18 groups, including 1 XA element, 2 ED elements, and 3 fluorite elements
Minimum focusing distance
4.5 m (14.8 feet)
Maximum magnification
0.14x
Filter size
No filter thread (uses rear filters)
Dimensions
163.6 mm (diameter) x 449 mm (length)
Weight
3,040 g (6.71 lbs)
Weather sealing
Yes
Usage
wildlife, sports

Video Reviews

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Sample Images

Toss And Catch

Toss And Catch

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Gannett soaring, St. Mary's Ecological Reserve Newfoundland

Gannett soaring, St. Mary's Ecological Reserve Newfoundland

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Backlit Surfer

Backlit Surfer

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Bee Photobombs Hummingbird

Bee Photobombs Hummingbird

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Blackbird On Currant Bush

Blackbird On Currant Bush

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Black-eyed Susan

Black-eyed Susan

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Gannet, Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve, Newfoundland

Gannet, Cape St. Mary's Ecological Reserve, Newfoundland

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Goldfinch Takes Off From Thistle Patch

Goldfinch Takes Off From Thistle Patch

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Gray Catbird Takes Off Upsidedown

Gray Catbird Takes Off Upsidedown

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Golden Flyer

Golden Flyer

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American Goldfinch Takes Off

American Goldfinch Takes Off

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Gray Catfird With Currant Berry

Gray Catfird With Currant Berry

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Would you like a bib with that ?

Would you like a bib with that ?

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Gray Catbird Flies At Me

Gray Catbird Flies At Me

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Catbird With Currant Berry

Catbird With Currant Berry

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Blue-eyed Darner Flies By

Blue-eyed Darner Flies By

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Hummer Takes Off Over Currant Blossum

Hummer Takes Off Over Currant Blossum

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Prairie Dog Puppy Posed

Prairie Dog Puppy Posed

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Air Delivery

Air Delivery

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Dad Brings Dragonfly To Brood

Dad Brings Dragonfly To Brood

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