Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSSvsSony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
100-400mm / F4.5-5.6
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FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
200-600mm / F5.6-6.3
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Which to choose
When the FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS suits you better
- Brightness0.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight720g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 98cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 100-400mm in a single lens
When the FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS205mm long × 93.9mm diameter
- FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS318mm long × 111.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS | Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 100mm | 200mm | −100mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 400mm | 600mm | −200mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4.5 | F5.6 | 0.6 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F6.3 | 0.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F32 | F32 | — |
| Min focus distance | 98cm | 2.4m | −1.42m |
| Max magnification | 0.35× | 0.20× | +0.15x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 11blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 1.40kg | 2.12kg | −720g |
| Length | 205mm | 318mm | −113mm |
| Diameter | 93.9mm | 111.5mm | −17.6mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 95mm | −18mm |
| Released | 2017 | 2019 | −2year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS relative to FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS
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FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
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