Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS vs Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS and Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM.
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Product |
Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
Name | Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS | Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
SKU | SEL200600G | SAL55300 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
Release Year | 2019 | 2012 |
Release Date | 2019-06-11 | 2012-07-25 |
MSRP | N/A | N/A |
Last known price | 1998 USD | 0 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
Mount | Sony E | Sony A |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | Yes |
Focus |
Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
Motor Type | Linear Motor | Micro Motor |
Focus Method | Internal | Extends |
Closest Focusing Distance | 240 cm | 140 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 0,2 | 0,27 |
Aperture |
Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
Maximum Aperture |
F5,6-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F5,6 at 200 mm F6,3 at 600 mm Variable Aperture |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 55 mm F5,6 at 300 mm Variable Aperture |
Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 7 |
Optics |
Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
Construction | 24 elements / 17 groups | 12 elements / 9 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | 1 aspherical + 5 ED elements, Nano AR + fluorine coating | ED glass element |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
Focal Length | 200-600 mm | 55-300 mm |
Zoom Range | 400 mm | 245 mm |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization | Yes | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
Diameter | 112 mm | 77 mm |
Length | 318 mm | 117 mm |
Weight | 2115 gr | 460 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS |
Sony DT 55-300mm F4.5-5.6 SAM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 95 mm | 62 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH157 | ALC-SH112 |
Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |