Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSSvsSony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
400-800mm / F6.3-8
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FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
600mm / F4
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Which to choose
When the FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS suits you better
- Weight565g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 1.7m
- Zoom rangeCovers 400-800mm in a single lens
When the FE 600mm F4 GM OSS suits you better
- Brightness1.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
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 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS346.8mm long × 119.8mm diameter
- FE 600mm F4 GM OSS449mm long × 163.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS | Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 400mm | 600mm | −200mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 800mm | 600mm | +200mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F6.3 | F4 | 1.3 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F8 | F4 | 2.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F36 | F22 | +14.0 |
| Min focus distance | 1.7m | 4.5m | −2.80m |
| Max magnification | 0.23× | 0.14× | +0.09x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 11blades | — |
| Weight | 2.48kg | 3.04kg | −565g |
| Length | 346.8mm | 449mm | −102.2mm |
| Diameter | 119.8mm | 163.6mm | −43.8mm |
| Filter size | 105mm | 40.5mm | +64.5mm |
| Released | 2025 | 2019 | +6year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS relative to FE 600mm F4 GM OSS.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
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FE 600mm F4 GM OSS
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