The Sony FE 200-600mm for WILDLIFE and on SAFARI

[@gregorsnell]

The photos in that lion sequence at the end of this video are, in my opinion, the best wildlife photos I have captured all year. 🔥

[@johnfranzenphotography]

Yeah, they really stand out as a great sequence

[@juanitakelly3082]

I really don't think you could have done any better on those lion/buffalo shots. Right place, right time, right light, right gear. Just wow! Looks like it's worth its weight. Great memories for you for sure.

[@christian.irmler]

Hi Greg, a fantastic video, buddy! I own the same lens, but I use it just for very detailed landscape shots, you know, to pick out details in the mountains. I agree, the quality is amazing for the price. The 600mm f/4 would be nice for wildlife for sure, but the price kills all the emotions about it quite quickly 😆 You got some great images, I really love them. Thank you for the video and nice greetings, Christian

[@scotty4418]

what an incredible set of images Greg and a banger of a timelapse to open the video too

[@iShootWild]

Great reveiw of the Sony 200-600mm in the real world!! I am waiting for a sweet deal on it this black Friday or maybe or before Christmas!!!

[@ocskaym]

The lion/buffalo photo came out fantastic, as well as the environmental elephant portraits. Also, Opi is the absolute BOSS. 😎

[@Walter_Kircher]

agree fully on quality and versatility of the G200-600mm for Africa & Safari. Did a god job on my A7R5... which has top Sony IBIS and good autofocus... sometimes AF failed or i missed a better Sony stacked sensor body with even faster AF... AND: together with my GM II 70-200mm F2.8 lens on a second body (there should always be a 2nd body in Africa asa backup)... that was the perfect combo always ready for the next shoot. If Sony would bring a new GM 400F2.8 including a TC1.4x... maybe i would switch for Africa... as the zoom flexibility really rules.

[@ruanatfuturevisionroom]

Another fantastic video Greg! Those lion and buffalo pictures were next level. I use the same lens coupled with the A7R4 for past 2 years now and have had great results shooting on Safari in Namibia, Zimbabwe, South Africa, UAE and Sri Lanka. Thanks again and wish you an enjoyable Christmas in Australia with the family ✋

[@atomikmaster1]

I want this lens. Great images and video mate .

[@thomastuorto9929]

Some great photos. One could always try renting a long prime for a couple of weeks if they wouldn’t need it that often. Just a thought. Safe travels.

[@phynx2006]

I have to agree. those were some excellent photos with the Lion and the Buffalo👍👍. Elephant politics, that made me laugh (Trudeau & Poilievre) 😂. The talking head shot at the end, I think the Elephant got bored and left when you started talking technical facts about the lens 😂, great review of the lens you almost sold me, then I realized I didn't shoot Sony. Australia for Christmas, Nice👍❤

[@scottman895]

Those photos of the lion with the buffalo are totally wicked! What a cool way to conclude the Botswana safari trip! Australia sounds like it will be awesome! I was there several weeks ago, and it was a lot of fun!

[@DflyDude]

Some really great shots. Some good insights on the lens. I have been wishing for this lens for a while. Great video.

[@gregorsnell]

@@DflyDude In my opinion it’s a great investment atm. Especially for wildlife.

[@erwinkruger-haye2698]

my Wife and I are Canon shooters from South Africa, so get to go to bush often. We have 400 2.8s but use the Canon 100-500 ( their equivalent to the 200-600) a lot more these days... These new Zooms are great lenses and if you place your backgrounds correctly give you acceptable bokeh..

[@LadyTracyOfTheDisk]

Those photos of the lion and the buffalo are superb! I have that same lens and use it for bird photography, and I'm quite pleased with it (apart from the weight). I love that "presto change-o" button that lets me go to a preset instantly. It's useful for going from perched birds to flying-bird shots.

[@oliversteiner0815]

My copy of this lens is very sharp throughout the range on my A7rIV, including @600 mil wide open. AF is doing a good job as well.. And those lion shot are really cool! Perfect amount of background blur/separation too..! ;) See you in Hamburg (maybe). ✌

[@philiphens]

I tried the Sony 200-600 as well. But in the end, I bought the Tamron 150-500. The Sony is just very large and bulky. And a lens that is large that you don't take it out is not very useful. So, despite being optically slightly worse, the Tamron was the better lens for me.

[@sgpork]

I just came back from Safari at Africa too.. Hmm I dont have the 200-600.. I did bring along the 70-200 and 300GM.. Sometimes i use the 300 with TC and it's awesome. Right now I'm just waiting for Sony to release the 100-400GM ii.. no idea when but pretty sure it'll come at some point.. Didnt go for 200-600 because its heavy and "slow" F stop I mean..so I opt for the 300 instead which is lighter and can also get to 600 with TC. I'll never think or want a 400/600 for the exact reason.. Too big/long and too heavy (3KG).. Perhaps if the mark ii make them significantly smaller and lighter.. I'll be interested. Same if 200-600 ii can be smaller and lighter.. sure.. Having big and heavy gear on travel.. on the road.. off the road.. security checks etc.. it's really cumbersome sometimes irritating. Smaller and lighter gear are always more welcome.

[@PhotoTrekr]

I shoot mainly landscapes. But, when I need a longer lens for wildlife, I don't hesitate to use my 200-600 G. The 300 GM would be nice. But, I would rather spend that money on a trip.

[@ScrimshawPhotography]

My 200-600 was always very hit or miss with my A7RIV. The inconsistency is part of what made me upgrade to a 400 2.8

[@gregorsnell]

Interesting. I luckily didn't have any of those issues paired with the A7RV. Do you think it has anything to do with the new autofocusing system? That would be my guess.

[@garykuiken6191]

Greg, elephants acting up, like fighting, drop the commentary and shoot. Never let your camera out of your hands. Just a thought. Good to see your videos again!!!

[@gregorsnell]

Gary!! How is it mate? Haha, I would end up with 30,000+ photos over 8 days! Plus I had a camera in my hands at that moment 😂 but it was the video camera capturing that classic politics.