Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSSvsSony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
200-600mm / F5.6-6.3
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FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
400-800mm / F6.3-8
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Which to choose
When the FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS suits you better
- Brightness0.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight360g lighter, so easier to carry
- Zoom rangeCovers 200-600mm in a single lens
When the FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 1.7m
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 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS318mm long × 111.5mm diameter
- FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS346.8mm long × 119.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS | Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 200mm | 400mm | −200mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 600mm | 800mm | −200mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F5.6 | F6.3 | 0.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F8 | 0.7 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F32 | F36 | −4.0 |
| Min focus distance | 2.4m | 1.7m | +0.70m |
| Max magnification | 0.20× | 0.23× | −0.03x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 11blades | — |
| Weight | 2.12kg | 2.48kg | −360g |
| Length | 318mm | 346.8mm | −28.8mm |
| Diameter | 111.5mm | 119.8mm | −8.3mm |
| Filter size | 95mm | 105mm | −10mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2025 | −6year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS relative to FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS
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FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
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