Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS vs Sony FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS
Key differences
- —The FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS is 1121g lighter (994g vs 2115g).
- —The FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS is faster: f/4.5 vs f/5.6 (≈0.6 stops more light).
- —At launch the FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS cost $700 less ($2,000 vs $2,700).
- —For close-ups the FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS reaches 0.20× vs 0.18×.
- Mount
- Sony E (FE)
- Sony E (FE)
- Focal length
- 200–600mm
- 400mm
- Max aperture
- F5.6–6.3
- F4.5◆
- Weight
- 2,115g
- 994g◆
- Dimensions ⌀ × L
- 111.5 × 318.0mm
- 108.0 × 242.0mm
- Volume
- 3105 cm³
- 2217 cm³◆
- Density
- 0.68 g/cm³
- 0.45 g/cm³
- Filter thread
- ⌀95mm
- ⌀95mm
- Min focus
- 2.40m◆
- 2.50m
- Max magnification
- 0.20×◆
- 0.18×
- Elements / groups
- 24 / 17
- 22 / 16
- Aperture blades
- 11
- 11
- Focus drive
- DDSSM
- XD Linear Motor (x2)
- Stabilisation
- Yes
- Yes
- Weather sealed
- Yes
- Yes
- Aperture ring
- —
- —
- Released
- 2019
- 2026
- MSRP (USD)
- $2,000◆
- $2,700
- Sharpness
- 8.7
- 9.2◆
- Bokeh Rendering
- 8.1
- 8.5◆
- Autofocus Speed
- 8.8
- 9.3◆
- Flare Resistance
- 8.4
- 8.6◆
- Build / Sealing
- 8.8
- 9.0◆
- Value / Size
- 9.3◆
- 8.6
Performance overlay
- FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
- FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS
◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.