Sony FE 200-600 Image Thread - Wildlife

I've had the lens now for about 6 weeks, opportunities have been limited, I also acquired the 1.4x but on the 200-600 I'm not a fan yet - need to test some more.I do however, like the 200-600, its lightish, internally focusing, short travel to zoom, seems well built, what I don't like is the colour ( white), I'm going to have to buy a cover LOL, and of course f6.3 on the long end, but apart from that pretty damn good lens for the money - a couple of images
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Very nice Cliff and Derek.
Cliff. I have the 1.4 as well, an I have found it's great in good light. I've used extensively for Butterflies this year, and in crop mode on the RIV, so effectively 1260mm. It's extremely good, no loss of sharpness. I'll post a pic later.
 
One of my favourite subjects is Butterflies, and I have been very pleased with the results I'm getting using the 200 600, 1.4TC and Crop Mode, so 1260mm equivalent from 8ft away. I'm still cropping further in post processing, usually square, like this shot, as it suits the subject well. It's my intention to test the 100 400 for Butterflies, as the close focussing distance is so short it should be ideal, especially with the TC attached.
This is a Chalkhill Blue, a beautiful small Butterfly. He's sitting on a Mallow Flower, and the background is the river behind in the distance. This is shot at f9.
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  • ILCE-7RM4
  • FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
  • 600.0 mm
  • ƒ/10
  • 1/1000 sec
  • ISO 640
 
Yesterday morning I sat on the porch for a while and photographed these beauties ❤️
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  • ILCE-6100
  • FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
  • 600.0 mm
  • ƒ/6.3
  • 1/1250 sec
  • ISO 1250
 
Nice shot. I wish we had Hummingbirds in the UK.
 
One of my favourite subjects is Butterflies, and I have been very pleased with the results I'm getting using the 200 600, 1.4TC and Crop Mode, so 1260mm equivalent from 8ft away. I'm still cropping further in post processing, usually square, like this shot, as it suits the subject well. It's my intention to test the 100 400 for Butterflies, as the close focussing distance is so short it should be ideal, especially with the TC attached.
This is a Chalkhill Blue, a beautiful small Butterfly. He's sitting on a Mallow Flower, and the background is the river behind in the distance. This is shot at f9.View attachment 1099
Really nice image 👍
 
Do any of you use a monopod to support the 200-600 when shooting with it and are you happy with that strategy for coping with its weight?
 
I've been wondering about the heaviness of the lens. I think of getting it but would soon tire of hand holding it, so I'm leaning more toward the lighter 100-400.
Irrespective of the weight, I like the reach of the 200-600. For a lighter zoom, I have the 70-350 (on an APS-C a6400, not a full frame)
 
Do any of you use a monopod to support the 200-600 when shooting with it and are you happy with that strategy for coping with its weight?
Yes, sometimes I use a monopod, for birding mostly when the subject doesn't move too much. For birds in flight, handheld ...
 
Do any of you use a monopod to support the 200-600 when shooting with it and are you happy with that strategy for coping with its weight?

I use a Gitzo tripod with a Wimberley gimbal head attached, and that works out well for me. Handholding the 200-600mm is just not feasible for me, especially if walking around any distance with it. I don't really like using monopods because I always have to hang on to the thing, whereas with a tripod I can safely leave the camera and lens sitting on it and step away for moment or easily swap out the memory card or the battery as needed, using both hands.
 
I've been wondering about the heaviness of the lens. I think of getting it but would soon tire of hand holding it, so I'm leaning more toward the lighter 100-400.

I don't find it heavy at all, and it's so well balanced because of the internal zoom. I can happily handhold all day.
 
A few shots of the beautiful Southern Migrant Hawker, a species that is rapidly expanding its way into the UK, having only arrived 2 years ago.
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Do any of you use a monopod to support the 200-600 when shooting with it and are you happy with that strategy for coping with its weight?

I had a tripod and recently bought a cheapo Neewer gimbalhead. It's not perfect and I will eventually tear it apart to replace the grease to improve upon the action. I am still thinking of a monopod, but I'll see how I cope with the tripod first. I can shoot handheld but after awhile my arms (and my left hand) begin to really hate me. I'm 6'2, 220 so I'm lucky enough to handle the tripod weight without much issue. I can definitely see the case for a monopod with the Wimberley head. If/when I go to a monopod that would be my target setup.
 
I try and shoot all kinds of wildlife, but I have a long way to go. I'm not big (or patient enough yet) on editing much on a photo. Most of what I do is apply overall editing and let the chips fall where they may. It's really also a question of time. I'm not proficient enough to make localized touchups so it's more about get it close. I figure the ones' I really like I can go back and edit more later.

This was a promethea moth hanging around on my garden flag.
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Something I do a lot of is shoot small stuff with the big zoom and then crop in. A lot of the time this is because you can't get close with a Macro, and so I find the zoom the next best thing. The RIV resolution helps of course, but so does the sharpness of the lens. This is a Large Red Damselfly, sitting on a Water Iris.
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Something I do a lot of is shoot small stuff with the big zoom and then crop in. A lot of the time this is because you can't get close with a Macro, and so I find the zoom the next best thing. The RIV resolution helps of course, but so does the sharpness of the lens. This is a Large Red Damselfly, sitting on a Water Iris.View attachment 1267

I've done this.. but it's never come out anything like THAT! :)
 
I try and shoot all kinds of wildlife, but I have a long way to go. I'm not big (or patient enough yet) on editing much on a photo. Most of what I do is apply overall editing and let the chips fall where they may. It's really also a question of time. I'm not proficient enough to make localized touchups so it's more about get it close. I figure the ones' I really like I can go back and edit more later.

This was a promethea moth hanging around on my garden flag.
He's a cool chap. Nice shot.
 
Female Southern Migrant Hawker, stunning Dragonflies.
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This thread is dedicated to wildlife images taken with the Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS lens (SEL200600G).

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Specs:
  • Format: 35 mm full frame
  • Focal length (mm): 200–600
  • 35 mm equivalent focal length (aps-c): 300–900
  • Lens groups / elements: 17–24
  • Angle of view (35 mm): 12°30'–4°10'
  • Angle of view (aps-c): 8°–2°40'2
  • Maximum aperture: (f)5.6–6.3
  • Minimum aperture: (f)32–36
  • Aperture blades: 11
  • Circular aperture: yes
  • Minimum focus distance: 7.88 ft (2.4 m)
  • Maximum magnification ratio: (x)0.2
  • Filter diameter (mm): 95
  • Image stabilization (Steadyshot): Optical Steadyshot
  • Teleconverter compatibility: 1.4x (SEL14TC) + 2x (SEL20TC)
  • Dimensions (diameter x length): 4 1/2" x 12 5/8" (111.5 x 318 mm)
  • Weight: 74.7 oz (2,115 g)
  • Hood (model): ALC-SH157
  • Lens front cap: ALC-F95S
  • Lens rear cap: ALC-R1EM
Helpful Resources:
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  • ILCE-9
  • FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
  • 600.0 mm
  • ƒ/11
  • 1/2500 sec
  • ISO 1600
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  • ILCE-7RM4
  • FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
  • 600.0 mm
  • ƒ/6.3
  • 1/2000 sec
  • ISO 1600
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  • ILCE-7RM4
  • FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
  • 289.0 mm
  • ƒ/16
  • 1/40 sec
  • ISO 64
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  • ILCE-7RM4
  • FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
  • 840.0 mm
  • ƒ/9
  • 1/125 sec
  • ISO 100
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  • ILCE-7RM4
  • FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
  • 600.0 mm
  • ƒ/6.3
  • 1/40 sec
  • ISO 250
 
I've just recently purchased this lens and can't wait to experiment. Sadly we've had rough weather so I've only managed a few limited shots, loving all the wildlife shots here! Out of interest were any captured without teleconverters? Also, is it worth investing in one? Many thanks.
 
congrats , hopefully the weather will improve soon, enjoy the lens, I recently acquired one too and bought the 1.4 Tc, mixed bag of results so far....but that’s down to me getting the AF selection right, so far I’ve mostly taken without the TC but once I’ve mastered the settings I’ll attach it again , the Egret
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shot is with the TC , the dragonfly without
 
Congratulations on your purchase hope you enjoy using your lens, Osprey image taken at 500 mm WO converter 1/1000 Sec F/8, Iso400, Great egret image taken With 1.4 converter at 840mm, 1/640Sec, F/10,Iso 640 camera used A7III.
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