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Then there is still hope for a 200-600 GM f4.5-5.6I really don't think it will happen. The G Master series are high quality lenses with optically superior designs which are intended to provide excellent image quality even on higher resolution cameras of the future.
Any super-zoom is a bundle of compromises to be able to support a very wide zoom range. It doesn't fall inside the GM limits.
I haven't checked, but I suspect the longest zoom range we'll see in GM is x3 (like 24-70, 70-200). A G lens can be a bit further (like the 24-105 G).
I doubt it. The current 200-600 (the only Sony lens I own) is so sharp that I don't think there is a need for an improved version. Also, the current version is fairly large and heavy. To make the aperture even a bit larger, as you suggest, I think would make the lens too heavy (and expensive).Then there is still hope for a 200-600 GM f4.5-5.6
I have that lens. It is just ok. Certainly not a G or G master quality and no IS.Right now the Tamron 28-200 is getting great reviews. And is a good option as an all around travel lens.
I also own (and use extensively) the current 200-600. Would still upgrade to a 200-600 GM if it is slightly faster and no more than 1/2 price of the 600 f4 GM. But a 300mm f2.8 GM FE is still number 1 in my wish-list.I doubt it. The current 200-600 (the only Sony lens I own) is so sharp that I don't think there is a need for an improved version. Also, the current version is fairly large and heavy. To make the aperture even a bit larger, as you suggest, I think would make the lens too heavy (and expensive).