Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS vs Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS and Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II.
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Product |
Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS |
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II |
| Name | Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS | Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II |
| Manufacturer | Sony | Sony |
| SKU | SEL600F40GM | SAL70300G2 |
Release Date and Price |
Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS |
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II |
| Release Year | 2019 | 2014 |
| Release Date | 2019-06-11 | 2014-11-20 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 12998 USD | 0 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS |
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS |
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony A |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS |
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Linear Motor | Ultrasonic |
| Focus Method | No information | Extends |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 450 cm | 120 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 0,14 | 0,25 |
Aperture |
Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS |
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II |
| Maximum Aperture | F4 |
F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 70 mm F5,6 at 300 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 9 |
Optics |
Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS |
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II |
| Construction | 24 elements / 18 groups | 16 elements / 11 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | 1 Extreme aspherical + 2 ED + 3 fluorite elements, Nano AR + fluorine coatings | Nano AR coating |
Focal Length |
Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS |
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II |
| Focal Length | 600 mm | 70-300 mm |
| Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
230 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 600mm F4 GM OSS |
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | No |
| Diameter | 164 mm | 83 mm |
| Length | 449 mm | 136 mm |
| Weight | 3040 gr | 750 gr |
Other |
Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS |
Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM II |
| Filter Type | Drop-in Filter | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 40 mm | 62 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | ALC-SH158 | ALC-SH140 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |