Sony 200-600mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS

200-600mm Sony lens

Highlights of the SONY Lens 200-600mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS

Intended for hobbyists, enthusiasts and professionals of nature, aircraft, railways and sports shooters, SONY 's FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS lenses will satisfy many photographers and videographers looking for a little extra range with their total E-frame camera mount. As a member of the G line, it is designed for outstanding resolution and sharpness with minimal aberrations, something assisted by the implementation of five ED elements and one aspherical element, in addition to Nano AR and fluorine coatings. It also features a relatively compact size by using a maximum aperture range of f/5.6-6.3, and is equipped with a Direct Drive SSM autofocus system and Optical SteadyShot image stabilization for performance at all focal lengths.

This lens features many other settings and controls to make operation smooth and intuitive for a variety of shooting styles. This includes a zoom torque adjustment ring that allows users to mark the stiffness of the zoom mechanism. It also has an internal focusing system with a minimum focusing distance of just 7.88' as well as a focus range limiter switch for faster focusing. Other controls and physical options include several customizable focus hold buttons, an AF/MF switch, and a rotating, removable tripod stand. In addition, it has a dust- and climate-resistant construction and a circular diaphragm of eleven blades.

• Sharp G lens resolution over the entire zoom range

The FE 200-600mm features excellent corner-to-corner sharpness throughout the 200-600mm zoom range. To achieve this resolution, it incorporates an aspherical element and five ED (Extra-Low Dispersion) glass elements in an improved optical design to minimize chromatic aberrations that can be a problem in supertelephoto focal lengths. In addition, a Nano AR coating is used to reduce flare and ghosting.

• 200-600mm with extended reach

The FE 200-600mm features a versatile zoom range of 200-600mm with a variable aperture of f/5.6-6.3 (width to tele). This zoom range can be further extended by optional 1.4x or 2.0x teleconverters that extend the telephoto range up to a maximum of 840mm or 1,200mm respectively, while maintaining image quality and AF performance. The zoom and aperture range with the 1.4x teleconverter is 280-840mm, f/8-9, and with the 2.0x teleconverter it is 400-1200mm, f/11-13.

• DDSSM offers fast, accurate and silent autofocus

The FE 200-600mm employs SONY's DDSSM (Direct Drive Supersonic Wave Motor) system, which has the power and precision needed to drive the heavy focus group, ensuring that moving subjects are reliably and quietly tracked with speed and accuracy. High positioning accuracy means accurate autofocus is quickly achieved. The advanced DDSSM system is also very quiet, avoiding any unwanted noise that could disrupt an unpredictable subject such as a resting bird or other forms of wildlife.

• Internal zoom mechanism

An internal zoom mechanism means that the length of the lens remains constant during zoom, maintaining an ideal balance for stable shooting. Since the lens's zoom mechanism is internal, it also has high resistance to dust and moisture, unlike other super-telephoto lenses that are typically prone to attracting dust and moisture to the lens. The internal zoom offers quick zoom operations with a pair of lightweight zoom ring and works well in harsh outdoor conditions.

• Eleven-sheet circular opening

An 11-blade circular aperture mechanism adds to the beauty of the bokeh produced by this lens, making it possible to use the narrow depth of field available at super-telephoto focal lengths to produce images with deep G-lens bokeh.

• ED glass reduces flares and ghosting

ED (extra low dispersion) glass elements eliminate axial chromatic aberration and chromatic aberration caused by differences in magnification from the image. The 200-600mm lens incorporates five ED glass elements to maximize resolution and bokeh effect, while leaving edges with accurate borderless rendering or unnatural coloring.

• Aspherical lens reduces spherical apertures

An aspherical lens is incorporated to reduce spherical aberration while reducing the size and weight of the lens. Spherical aberration is a slight misalignment of the light rays projected into the image plane. This is due to differences in refraction at different points in conventional spherical lenses that degrade image quality in large aperture lenses. Specially shaped "aspherical" elements near the diaphragm restore the alignment of light rays in the image plane, keeping sharpness and contrast high, even at the maximum aperture, and can also be used at other points in the optical path to reduce distortion. Well-designed aspherical elements can reduce the total number of elements required in the lens, thereby reducing overall size and weight.

• Nano AR Coating

SONY's original Nano AR Coating technology minimizes reflections and ghosting for dynamic range that achieves realistic gradation and detail with advanced camera sensors. Nano AR coating is applied to the surfaces of interior lenses to effectively suppress reflections that can lead to glare and reflections, significantly improving image clarity and contrast. This regular, precisely defined nanostructure allows for precise light transmission, contributing to high-quality images, even more so than with lenses that use coatings with an irregular nanostructure.

• Built-in 3-mode optical SteadyShot

Built-in Optical SteadyShot image stabilization with three different mode settings allows images to be sharp and focused at super-telephoto focal lengths. Mode 2 offers ideal stabilization for panoramic shots, while Mode 3 offers improved viewfinder stabilization that makes it easier to frame dynamic sports or wildlife movement. 5-axis stabilization is available with compatible alpha bodies. Mode 3 is compatible with the latest version of the a9 software. Please refer to the relevant support web pages for information on compatibility with other agencies.

• Customizable buttons to keep you focused

Customizable focus hold buttons are provided in three locations separated by 90° for easy and instant access when shooting in any orientation. Once you've adjusted the focus to where you want it, by pressing one of the focus hold buttons on the lens cylinder, the lens will be locked at that focusing distance. Focus hold buttons can also be customized through a menu on the camera, allowing them to be assigned to a different function selected by the user.

• Robust reliability

Sealing SONY lenses maximizes dust and moisture resistance, providing the reliability needed for outdoor use and in harsh environmental conditions as demanded by professional photographers. In addition, the front lens element features a fluorine coating that helps prevent dirt and fingerprints from sticking, while making it easier to clean if they stick to the lens surface.

• Instant auto/manual focus selection

Instantly and quickly switch between auto and manual focus via an AF/MF switch on the lens side. This makes operation faster and easier as you let the camera and lens focus for you, or you can decide to take control and manually focus on the exact point you choose.

• Fluorine front element coating

The front lens element features a fluorine coating that helps prevent dirt and fingerprints from sticking, while making it easier to clean if they stick to the lens surface.

• Focus range limiter

The focus range limit switch allows you to select a limited focus range when the fastest possible focus is required. Three configurations are provided: Full, 133-8'/10-2.4m, and Infinity-33'/10m.

• MF linear response

The focus ring features MF linear response for fine and responsive manual focus control. Manual focus changes linearly in response to the rotation of the focus ring, giving you the immediacy of control needed for fast and accurate manual focusing.