Sony FE 200-600 Image Thread - Wildlife

[Tim Mayo]

This thread is dedicated to wildlife images taken with the Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS lens (SEL200600G).

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:

• Latest firmware: v01 (release firmware)
• 200-600 Bag Guide: https://www.alphashooters.com/sony-200-600-bag-guide/
• 200-600 vs 100-400 Review and Comparison: https://www.alphashooters.com/compare/sony-fe-200-600-vs-fe-100-400-gm/

 

[JC Photography]

The 200-600mm G is my favorite lens by far. The images I have captured on it are amazing!

• ILCE-6100
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/2000 sec
• ISO 800

 

[Vorkell]

Since the day I got it, the 200-600 has travelled out everywhere with me! It's spatular sharpness really shows! I would say that this is the single best image I've taken with the lens that really shows it's capability. The Coyote was roughly 75 feet away, and this was at the full 600mm (1/200 sec , f6.3, ISO-2500).

 

[ashic]

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 200

F9, 1250 ss, ISO 200 with the A7Riv at 600mm.

 

[ianbarton]

Wild turkey in the field!

 

[Gilraen]

I'm going to hang around here and listen in for a bit, as I am planning to buy this lens with the A9! It's so nice to see good quality wildlife photos on here (so many in the Facebook group get horribly cropped....) Beautiful images!

 

[Clix Pix]

This is one of the first photos I shot with "the Bazooka," using the railing of my deck to support the lens as I aimed at the goose who was in the lake not too far from me....

• ILCE-7RM4
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/11
• 1/500 sec
• ISO 8000

 

[Karl V]

Mistle Thrush....love the detail you can get with the A7r iv and 200-600G

 

[Sdawes]

Redstart on the Long Mynd in Shropshire

 

[DeeVee]

I like the lens for :
1) it's small and light (relatively)
2) Internal zooming
3) affordable
4) has good range (coupled with TC)
5) sharp enough (not compared to the primes)
6) short zooming turn

Things I like less:
1) huge hood ( I replace mine with a smaller screw on metal hood)
2) no Arca on tripod mount ( a huge miss, I replace mine with iShoot mount)
3) Bokeh a bit messy
4) Slow for sunset and low light shoots
5) Single motor (could be faster with 2)

 

[dragonsdreams]

Comma - Hexton chalk pit
The 200-600mm is great for butterflies...!

• ILCE-9
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS + 1.4X Teleconverter
• 840.0 mm
• ƒ/9
• 1/200 sec
• ISO 250

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Absolutely loving the lens on the R4, super sharp and the handling is revolutionary for a big zoom. This is one of my favourite shots so far, paired Southern Migrant Hawkers, with the female being a rare Androchrome, meaning she has mimicked the male colouration (she's the one underneath).

 

[Clix Pix]

I like the lens for :
1) it's small and light (relatively)
2) Internal zooming
3) affordable
4) has good range (coupled with TC)
5) sharp enough (not compared to the primes)
6) short zooming turn

Things I like less:
1) huge hood ( I replace mine with a smaller screw on metal hood)
2) no Arca on tripod mount ( a huge miss, I replace mine with iShoot mount)
3) Bokeh a bit messy
4) Slow for sunset and low light shoots
5) Single motor (could be faster with 2)

I replaced the original Sony tripod foot with a Wimberley foot, which is Arca-Swiss and which works very nicely with my Wimberley II gimbal head that I use on one of my tripods specifically for my two longest lenses.

 

[WeeMalky]

Do most of my shooting handheld can get a bit heavy after a while or maybe just an age thing on my part

 

[WeeMalky]

 

[Pauline van der Spuy]

The 200-600mm is by far my most used lens. It is fast, sharp, relatively light and just magic.

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Gannets have to be one of the most elegant of large birds, and the 2nd and 3rd year birds have these amazing markings as they start to mature. This shot also highlights that I have no issues with the 7RIV/200 600 Combo. Plenty sharp and no issues tracking or focussing.
This was taken at Bempton Cliffs, Yorkshire, UK 3 weeks ago. Such a great venue as the birds come by at eye level.

 

[WeeMalky]

Great capture Kevriano

 

[Uncle Kevriano]

Great capture Kevriano

Cheers WM Kev will do though

 

[DeeVee]

A few more shots with the 200-600mm + A9

 

[WeeMalky]

Cracking set DeeVee

 

[Maxxus46]

A few more shots with the 200-600mm + A9
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Very nice series! That A9 is fire with the 200600G!!

 

[Maxxus46]

swallows with A9ii and 200600G

 

[Ralph]

The 200-600mm G is my favorite lens by far. The images I have captured on it are amazing!

These are some top images and it is a lens on my most wanted list now.
Thanks for showing us just how good the quality really is it has helped me out a real lot.

 

[JC Photography]

These are some top images and it is a lens on my most wanted list now.
Thanks for showing us just how good the quality really is it has helped me out a real lot.

Thanks so much! I captured this beauty today

• ILCE-6100
• FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
• 600.0 mm
• ƒ/6.3
• 1/1250 sec
• ISO 1250

 

[Ralph]

Thanks so much! I captured this beauty today

That is another top shot and makes me so jealous.
But its good as it will push me to get to a better standard once I am kitted out fully.
Well done you have got this all working so well.

 

[JC Photography]

That is another top shot and makes me so jealous.
But its good as it will push me to get to a better standard once I am kitted out fully.
Well done you have got this all working so well.

Thank you!

 

[Pauline van der Spuy]

Thank you so much Weemalky
[QUOTE="WeeMalky, post: 1233, member: 63" you

 

[DerekNZ]

Shot with A7R4

 

[WeeMalky]

Very nice set Derek