Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lens

Sony FE 600mm f4 GM OSS Super-Telephoto Lens Summary

The Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM Super Telephoto prime lens offers the same outstanding optical quality you would expect from a G Master. With a high magnification it's perfect for wildlife nature and sports photography designed with working professionals and dedicated enthusiasts in mind.

Focus is achieved quickly and quietly thanks to the inclusion of two XD (extreme dynamic) linear motors ideal for wildlife and other fast moving subjects. A large XA element delivers superb resolution and bokeh when combined with the 11-bladed aperture Sony has included in this lens. For those who need even greater reach high-performance 1.4x teleconverter and 2.0x teleconverter with XA elements are also available. Several pro features set the 600mm f/4 GM (and the 400mm f/2.8 G Master) apart from other Sony lenses including Full-time DMF three fluorite lenses and comprehensive barrel controls to cater for varied subjects.

Key Features

• Part of the Sony G Master range offering outstanding optical and build quality
• Bright f/4 aperture ensures great shots in low light
• Circular 11-blade aperture produces a clean smooth background blur
• 400mm drop in filter
• Function ring on lens allows easy control while shooting
• Two XD linear motors

Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM Lens Full Details

600mm F4 G Master super-telephoto lens

Fast autofocus plus stunning G Master resolution and gorgeous bokeh in a lightweight well-balanced mobile lens. Sony’s original XA lens and XD linear motor technologies contribute to peak optical and mechanical performance making it possible to capture dynamic eye-catching images from afar. Ideal for sports news and nature photography.

XD Motors for fast precise tenacious AF

Two XD (extreme dynamic) linear motors provide fast precise AF and reliable tracking. The SEL600F40GM brings out the best in modern camera bodies effortlessly maintaining accurate focus on fast-moving sports and wildlife subjects. A control algorithm developed specifically for these motors contributes to fast positioning of the large focus group with minimum delay and vibration.

New large XA element delivers superb resolution and bokeh

An exacting G Master optical design employs three fluorite elements to suppress chromatic aberration that can be a problem in telephoto lenses. A large XA (extreme aspherical) element is also included to eliminate onion-ring bokeh. Each lens is individually calibrated to achieve the ideal balance between resolution and bokeh. Optional high-performance 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters with XA elements are also available.

Outstanding mobility: lightest in its class

A weight of just 3040 grams including tripod mount makes this lens balance ideally with compact lightweight E-mount camera bodies for easy handling and control. Smooth precise panning is possible handheld or monopod mounted.

Reliability and durability for challenging conditions

A dust and moisture resistant design provides the reliability needed for outdoor use in challenging conditions and the front lens element features a fluorine coating that repels water oil and other contaminants. A rigid magnesium alloy is used not only for the lens barrel exterior and tripod mount area but critical areas of the barrel interior as well for maximum strength and durability.

Advanced features support professional needs

When the FULL TIME DMF switch is ON manual focus is automatically engaged when the focus ring is operated even in the AF-C mode. Built in Optical SteadyShot image Stabilisation includes MODE 2 for panned shots and MODE 3 for dynamic sports or wildlife action. MODE 3 also provides a more stable viewfinder image for easier framing.

Lens Configuration

G Master series lenses take imaging and expression to previously unattainable levels with a stunning blend of extremely high resolution and softly dissolving background bokeh

[1] Fluorite lens [2] Extreme aspherical lens (XA lens) [3] ED (extra-low dispersion) glass

MTF Chart

MTF (Modulation Transfer Function) describes how well a lens can reproduce fine details measured as the degree of contrast achieved between finely spaced lines.

[1] Contrast (%) [2] Distance from optical centre of lens (mm)

[3] Max. aperture [4] F8 aperture [5] Spatial frequency

[6] 10 lines pairs / mm [7] 30 line pairs / mm

[8] Radial values [9] Tangential values

Lens Controls

1. Focusing ring / 2. Function ring / 3. Tripod collar ring / 4. Focus-hold button / 5. Drop in filter holder / 6. Strap eyelet / 7. Tripod collar ring-clicking select switch / 8. Security slot (able to attach a security wire)

1. Focus-mode switch / 2. Full-time DMF switch / 3. Focus-range limiter / 4. Function ring select switch / 5. SET button / 6. Shake compensation switch / 7. Shake compensation mode switch/ 8. BEEP switch

What’s in the box

• Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM Lens
• Hood: ALC-SH158
• Lens front cap
• Lens rear cap: ALC-R1EM
• Hard case
• Lens strap
• Case strap

Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS Lens Specifications