p.28 #1 · Pre-order: Sony FE 200-600 f5.6-6.3 G OSS ($1,998)
naturephoto1 wrote:
OK, so here are some of the spec comparisons of the 200-600mm vs 100-400mm GM
200-600mm:
Dimensions: 111.5 x 318 mm (4 1/2 x 12 5/8 in.)
Weight: 2115 g (74.7 oz.)
Filter Size: 95mm
100-400mm:
Dimensions: 93.9 x 205 mm (3.7 x 8.071" )
Weight: 1395 g (49.2 oz)
Filter size: 77mm
Rich
Sigma Art 150-600 Sports version is 2860 g and 121 x 290,2 mm (no internal zoom), filter size 105 mm.
The contemporary version is 1930 g and has 95mm filter size.
p.28 #5 · Pre-order: Sony FE 200-600 f5.6-6.3 G OSS ($1,998)
The sample gallery on Dpreview for the 200-600mm is nothing great. If you're trying to appeal to wildlife photographers, why not show wildlife - and closeup? Birds in particular will really give us a sense of the ability/sharpness of this lens. The same goes for the Sony UK page. I know it's early, but we need to see really great photos done by a variety of experienced photographers to judge the quality of this lens. I'm not willing to plunk down $13k for a hobby, but the $2000 for the 200-600mm is doable if the quality is there.
p.28 #6 · Pre-order: Sony FE 200-600 f5.6-6.3 G OSS ($1,998)
I think that’s fantastic! Happy to hear and welcome to this direction. There’s loads of great optical options. I love my a7r3 and hope to pick up an a9 when the mk2 comes out.
AvianScott wrote:
It's pulling me in Sony's direction. I'm in the process of selling my Nikon gear and picked up a Canon 600mm f/4 II to adapt on the A7r III so I can get a feel for Sony bodies. The 200-600 may place me firmly in the Sony camp.
p.28 #8 · Pre-order: Sony FE 200-600 f5.6-6.3 G OSS ($1,998)
The only surprise I see is that the 600/4 is not a development announcement. B&H says they expect to start deliveries Aug 2. Good news, it's only $13K.
p.28 #10 · Pre-order: Sony FE 200-600 f5.6-6.3 G OSS ($1,998)
Im really pleased with this lens announcement. The roller coaster with SAR was certainly interesting...
We got internal zoom, tc compatibility, narrow zoom throw, 11 blade aperture, 7.88 ft mfd, removable tripod mount like the 100-400 (which I love).
Negatives are the 95mm filter and the doreview report that at least one lens’ tripod ring didn’t lock down taut.
Justin Stone wrote:
I've been looking at these pictures closely. Assuming this is basically the final form (minus the front element and hood), I believe most of what we need to know about this lens is already depicted in the shape and design of what is there and what we can infer is not there.
Re: Is this an internally or externally zooming lens?
I believe this is an internally zooming lens. I know others have disagreed with me. And I could still easily be wrong; I'll get to that. But here's my case for internal.
Look at the shape of widest part of the barrel. I think some, upon first glance, assume this part of the lens "prototype" is a lens hood; it isn't. Now look at the picture looking down the top of the barrel. It reveals ridges along the circumference of the bevel. This indicates that there will be something attached to it. Once whatever attaches to this end is attached it will effectively lengthen the lens. I would guess there will be a front element with some rubberized edging that would attach to this point. This will likely add a few centimeters to the total length of the final design of the lens. So for those saying this lens isn't long enough to be an internally zooming lens I offer this bit of conjecture.
Now consider the shape of the "prototype." Where would the lens extend from? From the top of the barrel? I don't see why the barrel would be shaped this way if a telescoping piece were to extend out beyond the top piece since it has this outward flange. Look at the 100-400. It's a tube. It doesn't have increasingly wider segments leading to the end of the barrel.
Could it extend from between the edge of the zoom ring and the top of the barrel of the "prototype"? It could. This would be consistent with the design architecture of the Sigma and Tamron super tele zooms in this range. But I ask where is the gap? There's no visual clue that this is where the barrel would extend. Again if you look at the design language of the other telescoping zooms Sony makes, the 100-400 and 70-300, you'll see in both cases there are gaps between where the fixed parts of the barrels end and the zooming (extending) parts begin. This of course doesn't rule out that the "prototype" isn't finished, but it looks awfully finished to me. To the point where it has a lens badge with consistent labeling.
Lastly, there is no tension ring for the zoom. Nor do I see any zoom lock.
TL: DR I think there's a reasonable chance that this lens is an internal zoom. And that my friends would be this lens' killer app. ...Show more →
p.28 #11 · Pre-order: Sony FE 200-600 f5.6-6.3 G OSS ($1,998)
dclark wrote:
The only surprise I see is that the 600/4 is not a development announcement. B&H says they expect to start deliveries Aug 2. Good news, it's only $13K.
Dave
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daniel.in.la wrote:
Ready for that 600!
I made a new thread for the 600 f/4 as I'm sure this thread will take off and have a lot more interest. The 600/4 thread will hopefully have some users...not sure if I'll be one of them...probably not till Sony release a new camera with higher pixel density combined with A9 type performance.
p.28 #12 · Pre-order: Sony FE 200-600 f5.6-6.3 G OSS ($1,998)
I’m kind of torn on which direction to go with my wildlife shooting. I really like the internal zoom on the 200-600 and the weight is good for what it is. The problem is that I shoot with a D500 and 200-500 for wildlife currently, which I feel will do a better job tracking then my a 7R3. I had already decided that if the lens came in at 4 pounds I would pre-order, but at the actual weight it might not be enough of a difference to sway me. I guess I’ll wait for real world images before making my mind as well as field reports. I can’t add the a9 Right now and I prefer my a7R3 for my general purpose camera.
p.28 #13 · Pre-order: Sony FE 200-600 f5.6-6.3 G OSS ($1,998)
Justin Stone wrote:
Im really pleased with this lens announcement. The roller coaster with SAR was certainly interesting...
We got internal zoom, tc compatibility, narrow zoom throw, 11 blade aperture, 7.88 ft mfd, removable tripod mount like the 100-400 (which I love).
Negatives are the 95mm filter and the doreview report that at least one lens’ tripod ring didn’t lock down taut.
Basically SAR knew nothing about this lens. Without that random stolen casing I doubt we'd have had much speculation until today. They must have not had any sources actually at the NYC event as they wouldn't have called the 600/4 a development announcement.
p.28 #15 · Pre-order: Sony FE 200-600 f5.6-6.3 G OSS ($1,998)
I’m gonna preorder the 200-600. Be the first lens I’ve ever preordered! It is big. Bigger than I hoped for, but it checks off a lot of boxes. Now I have to decide what to do with the 100-400. It’s tiny and quite versatile. I wonder if we’re gonna see a flood of 100-400s hit the market.
p.28 #16 · Pre-order: Sony FE 200-600 f5.6-6.3 G OSS ($1,998)
aae991 wrote:
The sample gallery on Dpreview for the 200-600mm is nothing great. If you're trying to appeal to wildlife photographers, why not show wildlife - and closeup? Birds in particular will really give us a sense of the ability/sharpness of this lens. The same goes for the Sony UK page. I know it's early, but we need to see really great photos done by a variety of experienced photographers to judge the quality of this lens. I'm not willing to plunk down $13k for a hobby, but the $2000 for the 200-600mm is doable if the quality is there.
So try waiting for reputable reviews instead of judging on info that comes out on day one.
p.28 #19 · Pre-order: Sony FE 200-600 f5.6-6.3 G OSS ($1,998)
shadow9d9 wrote:
I bought the panasonic 100-400, with 200-800 equivalent, for $1000. Even better. Except neither panasonic nor fuji have the a9's autofocus...
