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Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lens
Product Code: 7240605H
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This FE 600mm f/4 GM super telephoto prime lens takes advantage of the highly evolved autofocus systems of Sony's latest full-frame E-mount cameras, comes with two fast AF motors and a large XA element.
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We Love
- G Master optical quality renders high resolution with well controlled ghosting and flare
- Bright f/4 aperture marks Sony’s longest super telephoto professional prime lens
- A circular 11-blade aperture offers beautiful out of focus areas and smooth backgrounds
- The function ring on the lens allows for quick and easy control to suit any workflow
- Twin XD linear focus motors quickly move focus groups to keep up with the action
Sony FE 600mm f4 GM OSS Super-Telephoto Lens Summary
The Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM Super Telephoto prime lens offers the same outstanding optical quality you would expect from a G Master. With a high magnification, it's perfect for wildlife, nature and sports photography, designed with working professionals and dedicated enthusiasts in mind.
Focus is achieved quickly and quietly thanks to the inclusion of two XD (extreme dynamic) linear motors, ideal for wildlife and other fast moving subjects. A large XA element delivers superb resolution and bokeh when combined with the 11-bladed aperture Sony has included in this lens. For those who need even greater reach high-performance 1.4x teleconverter and 2.0x teleconverter with XA elements are also available. Several pro features set the 600mm f/4 GM (and the 400mm f/2.8 G Master) apart from other Sony lenses, including Full-time DMF, three fluorite lenses and comprehensive barrel controls to cater for varied subjects.
Key Features
- Part of the Sony G Master range, offering outstanding optical and build quality
- Bright f/4 aperture ensures great shots in low light
- Circular 11-blade aperture produces a clean, smooth background blur
- 400mm drop in filter
- Function ring on lens allows easy control while shooting
- Two XD linear motors
Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM Lens Full Details
600mm F4 G Master super-telephoto lens
Fast autofocus plus stunning G Master resolution and gorgeous bokeh in a lightweight, well-balanced, mobile lens. Sony’s original XA lens and XD linear motor technologies contribute to peak optical and mechanical performance, making it possible to capture dynamic, eye-catching images from afar. Ideal for sports, news, and nature photography.
XD Motors for fast, precise, tenacious AF
Two XD (extreme dynamic) linear motors provide fast, precise AF and reliable tracking. The SEL600F40GM brings out the best in modern camera bodies, effortlessly maintaining accurate focus on fast-moving sports and wildlife subjects. A control algorithm developed specifically for these motors contributes to fast positioning of the large focus group with minimum delay and vibration.
New large XA element delivers superb resolution and bokeh
An exacting G Master optical design employs three fluorite elements to suppress chromatic aberration that can be a problem in telephoto lenses. A large XA (extreme aspherical) element is also included to eliminate onion-ring bokeh. Each lens is individually calibrated to achieve the ideal balance between resolution and bokeh. Optional high-performance 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters with XA elements are also available.
Outstanding mobility: lightest in its class
A weight of just 3,040 grams, including tripod mount, makes this lens balance ideally with compact, lightweight E-mount camera bodies, for easy handling and control. Smooth, precise panning is possible handheld or monopod mounted.
Reliability and durability for challenging conditions
A dust and moisture resistant design provides the reliability needed for outdoor use in challenging conditions, and the front lens element features a fluorine coating that repels water, oil, and other contaminants. A rigid magnesium alloy is used not only for the lens barrel exterior and tripod mount area, but critical areas of the barrel interior as well, for maximum strength and durability.
Advanced features support professional needs
When the FULL TIME DMF switch is ON, manual focus is automatically engaged when the focus ring is operated, even in the AF-C mode. Built in Optical SteadyShot image Stabilisation includes MODE 2 for panned shots, and MODE 3 for dynamic sports or wildlife action. MODE 3 also provides a more stable viewfinder image for easier framing.
Lens Configuration
G Master series lenses take imaging and expression to previously unattainable levels with a stunning blend of extremely high resolution and softly dissolving background bokeh
[1] Fluorite lens [2] Extreme aspherical lens (XA lens) [3] ED (extra-low dispersion) glass
MTF Chart
MTF (Modulation Transfer Function) describes how well a lens can reproduce fine details, measured as the degree of contrast achieved between finely spaced lines.
[1] Contrast (%) [2] Distance from optical centre of lens (mm)
[3] Max. aperture [4] F8 aperture [5] Spatial frequency
[6] 10 lines pairs / mm [7] 30 line pairs / mm
[8] Radial values [9] Tangential values
Lens Controls
1. Focusing ring / 2. Function ring / 3. Tripod collar ring / 4. Focus-hold button / 5. Drop in filter holder / 6. Strap eyelet / 7. Tripod collar ring-clicking select switch / 8. Security slot (able to attach a security wire)
1. Focus-mode switch / 2. Full-time DMF switch / 3. Focus-range limiter / 4. Function ring select switch / 5. SET button / 6. Shake compensation switch / 7. Shake compensation mode switch/ 8. BEEP switch
What’s in the box
- Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM Lens
- Hood: ALC-SH158
- Lens front cap
- Lens rear cap: ALC-R1EM
- Hard case
- Lens strap
- Case strap
Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lens Specifications
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Lens construction |
LENS GROUPS / ELEMENTS 18-24 |
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Mount |
Sony E-mount |
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Optical image Stabiliser |
Optical SteadyShot |
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Focal Length |
600mm |
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Aperture Type |
APERTURE BLADES 11 |
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Maximum Aperture |
f/4 |
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Minimum Aperture |
f/22 |
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Minimum focusing distance |
4.5 m |
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Maximum magnification |
0.14 |
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Diagonal angle of view |
2°40' |
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Dust and Splash resistant |
Dust and moisture resistant |
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Filter Size |
40.5mm (drop-in) |
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Overall Length |
163.6 x 449 mm |
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Weight |
3040 g |
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Standard accessories |
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| Offers: N/A |
| Offer Category: Camera Lenses |
| Offer Product Type: Sony Lenses E Mount |
| Autofocus: Yes |
| Aperture ring: N/A |
| Constant Aperture: Yes |
| Lens CIPA Image stabilization rating: N/A |
| Colour: N/A |
| Diameter (mm): 164 |
| Length (mm): 449 |
| Weight (g): 19595 |
| Distance scale: N/A |
| DoF scale: N/A |
| Elements: 18 |
| Environmental Sealing: N/A |
| Focus distance limiter: Yes |
| Focal length: 600 mm |
| Focus method: N/A |
| Filter Thread: N/A |
| Full time manual: Yes |
| Groups: 24 |
| Hood supplied: Yes |
| Lens Image stabilization: N/A |
| Lens mount: N/A |
| Lens Materials: N/A |
| Maximum focal length: 600 |
| Maximum magnification: 0.14 |
| Maximum aperture (number): 4 |
| Maximum aperture (text): N/A |
| Max Format size: N/A |
| Minimum focal length: 600 |
| Lens Minimum focus distance (m): 4.5 |
| Minimum aperture (number): N/A |
| Minimum aperture (text): N/A |
| Motor type: N/A |
| Number of diaphragm blades: 11 |
| Power zoom: N/A |
| Special elements / coatings: 1 'extreme aspherical' + 2 ED + 3 fluorite elements, Nano AR + fluorine coatings |
| Tripod collar: Yes |
| Lens type: N/A |
| Wide/Tele: N/A |
| Lens Level: N/A |
| Best For: N/A |
| Best For Holiday and Landscape: N/A |
| Best For Interior and Architecture: N/A |
| Best For Fashion and Portrait: N/A |
| Best For Macro and Still Life: N/A |
| Best For Astro: Yes |
| Best For Street: N/A |
| Best For Wildlife and Sport: Yes |
| Zoom lock: N/A |
| Zoom method: N/A |
| Notes: N/A |
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Our Verdict
This super telephoto from Sony is a fantastic choice for any photographer who needs a high performing prime lens with the longest magnification. As you'd expect from a G Master lens, the optical quality is outstanding along with a tough, robust design, perfect for shooting out in the wild. You can read more about our impressions of the lens on our blog here: Sony 600mm and 200-600mm lenses announced. Results are excellent thanks to the inclusion of a number of special lens elements such as the large XA element, responsible for resolution and enhancing bokeh. An 11-blade aperture further refines out of focus areas, whilst twin XD Motors are designed to keep up with Phase-Detect AF systems found in the latest Sony cameras.
A comprehensive series of lens barrel controls enable users to streamline their workflow, change settings, tracking and shake compensation whilst also offering full time manual focus override. There is no other lens available at this focal length for Sony users which will capture the level of quality which this 600mm f/4 GM is capable of.
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Condition guide
Our used products are subject to wear and tear in comparison to brand new products. This also applies to accessories that are supplied with the camera including batteries which may have a lower optimum performance level/life expectancy.
- Like New – The equipment is in a condition as if you have just bought it from the manufacturer. The item is still considered to be ‘Like New’ even without the original packaging and accessories. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect working order. Lenses are optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Excellent – The equipment should be close to being ‘Like New’ but there may be some small cosmetic blemishes that lower its grade. The product has been fully tested and is in perfect excellent order.
- Cameras – Should have no marks on the LCD screen
- Lenses – Should have no marks on the elements and optically clear. There may be light dust present that will not effect the imagery.
- Very Good – The equipment may have some slight cosmetic wear to the paintwork and cosmetic blemishes with only light signs of use and the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – The LCD screen may have small signs of wear that does not affect its display
- Lenses – The mount of the lens will start to show signs of wear
- Good – The equipment is showing more obvious signs of cosmetic wear and blemishes, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen may have scratches or wear that is starting to affect the display.
- Lenses – May have slight dust inside that does not affect images. The mount shows signs of use.
- Well Used – The equipment will show significant signs of wear. The paintwork will be coming away in large areas exposing the metal work, but the product has been fully tested and is in great working order.
- Cameras – LCD screen is heavily worn either by de-lamination or has scratches to it. Rubber grips are starting to come away from the body.
- Lenses – The lens has dust inside that may affect images. The rubber zoom/focus ring is coming away from the barrel of the lens.
*All of our used items are listed with the accessories that are included. If they are not listed, then they will not be supplied at the point of purchase.
Peace of mind with our 6 month warranty
This product has been thoroughly tested by our team of photographers and we are happy to give a 6 month warranty as a result. The number of tests depends on the individual product but we are confident in this product having tested all the major functions. Anything that isn’t as you would expect, we then make a note of and show this in the condition notes on the page.
So you can be confident you are buying a great piece of kit that’s been looked after by a fellow photographer and seen many extraordinary sights, tested by our team of photographers and now looking forward to being set free to capture more great images!
