FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS Super Telephoto Zoom Lens (SEL200600G)
January 15, 2020 - Comment
200-600Mm super-telephoto zoom lens with outstanding sharpness, fast AF and compact design
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Love it so far Now it is my go to lens for birding.I’ve been using the 100-400GM before, with 1.4x teleconverter. Also used longer Canon primes with Metabones and Sigma adapters.I moved to Canons because of better peak picture quality at farther distances, but autofocus isn’t too great.This lens has good AF, 600mm and longer reach with a teleconverter and picture quality of my Canon lenses.I wish they replicated same build quality as 100-400GM, with more metal parts.
Compared to Nikon 200-500mm, Sigma 60-600mm, Canon 100-400L… UPDATE Jan 2020: I finally took the lens out in the field–no more static test shots. The lens performed excellently, and I’ve upgraded my rating from 4 to 5 stars. In my original review, I complained about the bulk. Well, relative to the 500mm and 600mm f/4 monsters that other birders were toting, my kit felt absolutely lightweight. I had no problem carrying and shooting it handheld for a nearly 3-mile hike. I’ve posted some bird shots. The focus speed, accuracy, and lock-on using an A7RIV…
Solid performer, faster than 100-400GM + 1.4x teleconverter A7iii shooter (birding) with 100-400GM + 1.4x converter. Bought the 200-600 because out at 600mm, I’m at f6.3 minimum with the native lens. The 100-400GM/1.4x combo is minimum f8 at 560mm. Often I find myself trying to catch early AM wildlife, or am otherwise in shadowy environments so a faster lens should help. Have had the 200-600 out twice now, and for sure the longer reach and faster lens is noticeable. Haven’t tried adding the 1.4x yet. On the other hand, the handling of this beast is a…