Sony 200-600mm f5.6-6.3 Review | The MUST HAVE Sony LENS for Wildlife & Sports Photography

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The MUST HAVE Sony LENS for Wildlife & Sports Photography | Sony 200-600mm f5.6-6.3 Review
I had the chance to take the Sony 200-600mm f5.6-6.32 out into the Real World to shoot at the zoo as well as a basebaell game. The reason this is a must have lens for wildlife and sports photographers is you will be hard pressed to find another lens that matches it's speed and quality. The one thing that's important to point out is the lens goes to f6.3 at 301mm. The Nikon 200-500 is a 5.6 all the way through. I would have hoping this lens would go to 6.3 only in the last 100mm.
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sony a9, sony a7r iii, sony a7 iii, mirrorless camera

[@froknowsphoto]

If you had to choose between the Sigma, Tamron or this Sony, which would you go with and why?

[@ShinilPayamal]

It’s a SONY!👍

[@findlay012345]

Going with the Sony. Already pre-ordered at Allen’s Camera. Always want to shoot native glass with my Sony bodies. Great review!

[@russjt]

I just got a Sony a7 III (switching from a Canon 80D), and I'm really considering this Sony lens. I tried adapting my Tamron Canon Mount, but the AF is... Not good.

[@JetBen555]

Sony

[@TJuice1986]

With this particular lens I would go with Sony. I think you made some pretty good points on why it’s much better. Good job, Jared!

[@uosocal]

I really appreciate you showing your images with some noise, and still feeling that they are sharp. Most photographers dont do that.

[@iwayanpica834]

I just have the chance to touch and shoot pictures with both the lesnses this aftenoon. The lenses attached to A9 and yes.. it is a super fast combination for fast moving subject photography. I was impressed with the 200-600mm lens. I agree with you Jared.. 600mm F4 is excellent but way yo expensive for me. Kerp the excellent review. Thanks..

[@JonPaulKersey]

I liked the subtle music in the background! Lot's of info in this video. I love the content your squad puts out. Tony the tiger GRRRRRRRRRREAT!

[@joedenton7263]

This video is 4 years old. Is this lense still a must have?

[@greaper512]

Just got it. Amazing!

[@ChrissTomcat]

jup

[@billimono4480]

600 f4 is just built different - that sporty look is really heard to achieve with anything else

[@Azzurro650]

Thank you for the review! I think i'll buy this lens instead of the 100-400 gm.

[@gmarmaduraexotics]

How's that working out

[@masguapoako]

Went owl photography the last couple with days with my 70-200mm, and it's not cutting it, I'm going to upgrade to this one

[@Swintonpete]

Informative review. Thanks Jared. I’m shooting fast sports (rugby league) with A9 & 200-400 5.6-6.3 G OSS and find crappy floodlit games a challenge, in crappy UK weather! I fancy the 200-600, but might find it impractical in anything other than good light. Maybe an idea to road test it before deciding? ALSO - which AF tracking mode did you use for the baseball please? Cheers 👍

[@christiang-berg8490]

Super informative and fun video as always! 😊

[@thepianoplayer416]

Definitely got some sharp photos of the moon and other closeups. There are probably still people out there who feel a 600mm F4 is a prime lens and will give a better picture quality than a 200-600 f5.6-6.3. For the $10,000+ price of a 600mm people would probably go for an 800mm lens instead.

[@AllCarsUnited]

Lense looks amazing with the A9!

[@jalden1579]

Awesome review Jared!

[@phildrolet2974]

Awesome video. I couldn't make up my mind until I saw this video, gonna get me one.

[@Vass881234]

Got my 200 600 today, can't wait to try it thanks for great review

[@BrokeSpaceLaser]

What do you think of it?

[@Vass881234]

Not as sharp as my canon L glass was

[@BrokeSpaceLaser]

@@Vass881234 Thinking of buying the 70-200 2.8 and the 200-600. But if you don’t think the 200-600 is worth it I might hold off for now.

[@Vass881234]

Id try one if you can for a weekend,

[@ARlELATOM]

Will you ever review the 100-400GM? 😍😍😍

[@nicolasvarone2477]

Tank’s so much for your hard work!

[@ChesneyAdventures]

I love all of your videos although i rarely leave a comment. I am about to upgrade from my very outdated t3i to Sony. Probably a7iii...this lens looks awesome. Thank you!

[@davidhager7781]

Jared, I've been enjoying your videos! What is the device you are using to capture the live video? I've been shooting my daughter and the Marching band, this would be better that my gopro in the hot shoe videos. Thank you, David

[@bassangler73]

Glad to see the Sony shooters get an affordable, high quality wildlife lens. Im sure they will appreciate leaving the adapters at home

[@Joey-bq4hu]

This lens came out in 2019; is there a rev II coming soon?

[@GryphonArmorer]

For a $11k difference, I’ll just add boca in post. I called the f stop 300’ish @ 6.3. Could it be better? Probably, but then we’d see the price sky rocket for something that editors are capable of reproducing. God I would love to have this glass, but even at this great price for a 200-600 I sadly can’t afford it. 😢😪

[@kukiactorglmlenbaite3441]

Ilike sony video cerama

[@andreimot4053]

Bob Ross of photography

[@JB_Hobbies]

Thanks, Fro!

[@روائعالجنوب-ت3ض]

Which is better between the two lenses, Sony 200-600 G or sigma 150-600 C

[@ChrissTomcat]

SONY

[@herbbenton2737]

After listening to all the ranting about sugar, I think I want some cotton candy now, … just because 😏 Thanks for the review! I would like to see how this lens is when connected to the A7IV.

[@psanchez348]

Are you not doing critiques anymore??? i like those, definitely helpful.

[@viveksathish]

Hi, I’m on the fence between this lens and the 100-400. I ahoot motorsport and I’m currently using a Sony A7Riii and A6500. How would this lens fare for motorsport? I also have a sony 70-200f4. Most of my shooting happens in bright light to sunset.

[@bcrphoto7]

It's on order for my a7mklll.

[@kentozapater8972]

Does it have stabilizer?

[@dammitcooper]

I am struggling to figure out which pens to get. Currently the 200-400mm is selling for like $1600 and the 100-400mm is selling for around $2200. I do motorsports photography and trying to figure out which is gonna be the better of options

[@sujithsg5020]

Which camera use this shoot

[@elsocket]

With a AI progressing, background blur will be fixable very soon. I have sigma but will change to sony because of internal zoom. I use sigma now only as 600 when rains or when is very dusty, because I do not trust seals to do its job when pumping all the time.

[@HeroShotz]

Greetings fro bros should i pair this lens with the a6400 ? Or a7ii ? They are the same price right now

[@stuartkmackay]

I was not expecting the ALL AT THE SAME TIME on the sniff wind test 🤣

[@Rascallucci]

I am not impressed at all. I also watched your review on the Sigma 60-600mm Sport and the 150-600mm Sport. You also shot the eagle, probably from the same zoo, I can swear the eagle shots you got at 600mm from the Sigma with the Canon 7D and EOS R were a billion times better than the shot you got from the Sony above or at least that was what it looked like in the video.

[@waderiley8964]

Jared have you tried the nikon3500 with the nikon 200-5 00 i would to purchase this lens in the near future .THANKS .WADE

[@MotoMoto136]

I wonder if this guy shoots raw?

2:43 Gunz show!!

[@patrichclausen3827]

The sniff-wind is amazing

[@kevc.2958]

it's 1500 usd in Hong Kong now.

[@Gaming_with_rage]

Does any Has ghosting/ internal reflection with this lens?

[@ericguizzetti]

I know this is an older review but from what I’m seeing the Canon 100-500 just blows this lens away. Glad I found this review as I was tempted to pick one up used for my Sony A1. I also have an r5 with the Canon 100-500 and I feel the Canons looks closer to a pro prime than Sonys.🎉

[@SniperSmithlp]

The Dust spot on the sensor is so distracting...

[@kd3969]

Second

[@ReclusiveEagle]

"Creeping at the beach on men..or women, which ever you choose". -Jared dodging gender stereotypes and social issues in 2019.

[@TurboMiniTech]

I identify as a banana this week (because I'm a non-binary fluid) - I feel left out and disgusted.

[@jeffbittner1019]

Very nice review. I've been going to Yellowstone since 1991. I'm clearly in the minority but, I wouldn't shoot a prime lens (such as a f.4 600mm) if somebody gave me one. My reasons are as follows: 1) You'll lose about 40% of your shots trying to get out of the vehicle to set up a tripod; 2) You'll lose another 40% of your shots when you're at an "animal jam" and have to move your tripod to a decent spot at a decent angle that another photographer hasn't already claimed; 3) You'll lose another 5-10% of your shots when the animal moves closer and you need to zoom in. While 4.65 pounds can get a little heavy after a long day, for a man, especially anyone who works out on a regular basis, going hand-held with a zoom lens provides significant advantages. This zoom appears to be very high quality. Thanks for the video. I've already ordered mine.

[@DavidStella]

Next preset should be named “cotton candy,” just because.

[@fightingmink]

Deja vu? I thought I saw this same exact segment a few days ago.

[@froknowsphoto]

Nope.

[@fightingmink]

@@froknowsphoto Dude.. I swear I did. I'm losin' my mind.

[@atlantamx3]

@@fightingmink yeah, I swear I saw the seats and background comparison as well...

[@atlantamx3]

@@fightingmink gotta be a re-upload. I've seen most of this.

[@CaseySer]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/jJ2Yd3d9Zc-EnKs It was this video of the 600mm review. It’s not this video

[@TJackSurvival]

This guys dad used to paint trees on PBS right? Only happy accidents?

[@TechVidGuy]

I’m sorry Jared, I’m not trying to be a jerk but.. I am so sick of you taking these lenses to the Philly zoo. Please, for a wildlife lens, take a trip somewhere. Show us something exciting. Not more photos of animals trapped in cages.

[@davidwong3338]

Hi Jared. Thanks for the video, sir. As a new Sony owner, I really appreciate the reviews. Question, please. May I ask how you are able to capture the short videos which ends in a photograph? Is the ATOMOS able to record while you are taking still photos? Or are you pulling still images off the video? Thanks in advance! Cheers.

[@e.m7116]

”I don’t like cotton candy!” What’s that thing on your head, dude... 😜 (Btw, great review)

[@treeman7856]

The best photography/videography investment is a gym membership

[@blueckaym]

2:20 ... everything is lighter than Sigma - 3rd law of quantum gravity. Put your whole Sigma lens collection together and you'll get a black hole ;)

[@joaquinnolasco5210]

The FroKnowsPhoto team strikes again. I have no intention on buying this lens, but you can see the hard work that goes into producing these beautiful videos. Too many KZbinrs love to release half-a** videos the moment the lens is announced, but I'd happily wait 3 weeks to see a review from the Fro-Team. Thank you so much for your hard work, and for giving us high quality, informative videos to enjoy and learn from.

[@JonPais]

Joaquin Nolasco agreed.

[@tobimakinde8967]

Very much agreed!

[@mrwashur1991]

I climbed a butte and was setting up my camera with this lens. Lens hood on and camera off. Some random person came up and asked me if there was a reason my camera was pointing at him. Like do you really think I climbed all the way up here to take photos of some dweeb smoking pot? Mind you there was an entire mountain range I went up there to shoot and I wasn’t even looking through the camera at this point. I was still bending over going through my bag and I was holding onto my monopod. This lens definitely makes people look at you. That’s my only complaint about this lens lol.

[@waipahutube]

Great video. I have three questions. 1. How does it compare to 100-400 with 1.4 teleconverter? 2. Can you use the 200-600 with 1.4 and 2x teleconverter? 3. Did you try the 200-600 with crop sensor like a6500 or a6400?

[@sh8736]

waipahutube you can use the lens with adapters. Check out Gordon Laing and camera labs reviews. What I’d have like to see on the background blur test at the baseball was how the F4 lens background blur looked at 6.3 cf the zoom lens at the same apature.

[@donkeyholmes4581]

Do you only watch one KZbinr lol there are also written reviews by people that shoot sports and wildlife for a living.

[@waipahutube]

S H thanks

[@MikePhumanaut]

@@donkeyholmes4581 not going to post some informative links?

[@dhonnihermawan7590]

Can i use this lens with my old Sony a7 M1...?????

[@TerryRGraham]

lol, the mama gorilla wasn't saying "don't look at me," she was trying to figure out if you're one of her own. I think the fro confused her.

[@philliphenry9792]

Wanted to ask what bag/lens holster would you recommend for this lens+camera attached.

[@corrbox2]

Great review. I appreciate all your hard work, editing and information. I will watch this over and over. I need to make a decision, but not right away. Great job, and good work. Please keep it up. All my best!

[@KenMyers]

This lens will be mostly paired with the a7iii. I can't wait for someone to do an in-depth test on the a7iii and the a6400.

[@HeroShotz]

Im still waiting on someone to do an a6400 review with this lens. It seems all the reviewers care about is the FF cameras paired with this lens.

[@KenMyers]

@@HeroShotz I now own both. I am very happy with the pair. The a6400 focuses much better than the a7iii for BIF. I also like the longer reach. You can see plentey of photos taken with the a6400 and 200-600 here instagram.com/thecameraray/

[@glencharleslopez311]

@@KenMyers How was the autofocus performance?

[@KenMyers]

@@glencharleslopez311 The autofocus has been good with the a7iii but great with the a6400. I even use it with my old a7ii sometime and for everything but sports and BIF it has fast focus speeds.

[@glencharleslopez311]

Ken Myers You mean, AF is not good for sports?

[@sanchayansarkar2953]

If I have to buy a telephoto I will buy this only. I would prefer the internal zoom and I really like the small radius of zoom. This would be a nice landscape lens also if one is to show scale.

[@ElPasoTubeAmps]

I just bought one of these lens for astrophotography. I am used to using a 10" Meade telescope but have had some very nice results with the Sony 70-300 lens on my A7RIII - love those megapixels... Anxious to get it here and get to the dark desert. My tripod is a nice wooden tripod that came with a telescope that I got for Christmas in 1959 when I was 10 years old. Yes, I know that is pretty old stuff but I have read good things about wooden tripods. I have the iOptron Star Tracker mounted on it and I get sharp, no trail, stars at 30S at 300mm. I am quite impressed with the little star tracker. I also have bigger metal tripods but thought I would go light - besides, as much as I love my 10" scope it is getting pretty hard for me to deal with it. Thanks for your video. I like your energy and I don't think I made a mistake buying this lens.

[@dankuettel5063]

5.6-6.3 wouldn't bother me, just set the aperture to 6.3 or where its sharpest and you don't have to worry about it changing while zooming in and out.

[@savagesinema]

Great review, Jared. Trade-offs, sure, but pretty small ones. Overall, a superb lens.

[@richardpcrowe]

Jared, Thanks for your excellent reviews! They are enjoyable as well as informative, A minor gripe: I wish that the 200-600mm lens had a tripod mount that was grooved for an Arca Compatible clamp. I use Arca clamps on all of my tripods and monopods and have replaced the foot of my Sony 70-200mm f/4 G OSS lens with an after market tripod ring that incorporates Arca grooves. which works great. I like it better than a separate plate on a non-grooved foot! I will probably be using this on my A6500 or A6400 cameras/ Wow! A 300-900mm f/5.6-6.3 lens with OSS in both the lens and the camera if used on the A6500! Combine this with my 70-200mm on the A6400 and I would have the effective focal range of 105-900mm covered with no gaps and with OSS (either lens or body) all the way!

[@rafelnadal1]

could u please compare Nikon 200-500mm and sigma 60-600mm in all aspects....

[@AUS-NewbiTLorD]

Sooo Jared, you had no issues getting the lens into your bag, but you had issues pulling out huh?

[@koolkutz7]

If I was a Sony shooter I would go for the Sony 200-600mm rather than Sigma or Tamron. Looks an awesome combo on that A9, ideal for sports and wildlife.

[@victorzuniga5187]

Haven't watch it yet, but was waiting for you to review this lens. You and your team do the best reviews on lenses and cameras in 2018 and 2019 on youtube!

[@nsanchez32]

I'm wondering which one will be better, Sigma 60-600mm or Sony 200-600. I have a Sony A7iii with the Metabones IV EF-E mount t where I install my Canon lenses and work awesome. Sigma is a very sharp lens as well and aparently the focus is very fast as well. I need opinion

[@philipgilligan_art]

Just picked up an A7iv, usually a fuji xh2 shooter but had an itch to try Sony……. Got this lens in my basket to grab when funds allow, I have the fuji 150-600 though and am not sure yet wether to sell my fuji gear???? Who knows haha So far only got a basic 50mm sony lens as cash is tight

[@DrUndoTattoo]

Lol …my next video on Diabetes I’m going to say this vid is NOT sponsored by cotton candy 😂😂😂

[@TheBreadBasketOfficialOfficial]

Using the fropack can't I just blur the background super easily to make up for the lower f stop?

[@marcioslsouza]

Hi Jared! Would you recommend this 200-600mm for aviation photography? By the way, what's that little black box attached to your camera's hot shoe?

[@alchemist_x79]

Went back and forth between waiting for this lens or going with the 100-400GM. Went with the 100-400, still glad I did, but I still want to try this one eventually.

[@Eli-lb1lc]

John Brighenti same here. Just got the 100-400 last week. Super happy and I’m glad I went with it over the 200-600.

[@eosuser1]

Have you tried the 100-400 with 1.4 TC?

[@zulqarnaintiwana2122]

hi Jared , this video is quiet informative , i am following you from couple of years , you channel is superb , i moved from canon system to sony last year. currently i am using sony A7riii and A6500 i wana request you one thing that can you make a video and please explain that which is the best focus setting to track subjects while shooting sports , i shoot polo and cricket so as i moved from Canon i am getting ver confused in Sony system that which best option fo shoot fast tracking objects , like in Canon we use servo . thanks

[@soholingo]

Your hair looks like cotton candy.... :) Thanks for the review, sub, liked, commented.

[@johndrachenberg2254]

It's a common misconception that sugar gives kids a boost of energy. It's usually a psychological response to being somewhere new or exciting or having fun with friends. Correlation does not necessarily imply causation.

[@kayelaine]

for people that hate that the background isn't completely blurred couldn't you just go into an editing program and make it blurry yourself? Genuine question, i just feel like everyone is DYING to get that shallow depth of field look but couldn't you just fake it?

[@Scottishboy-gg8bc]

Had a play with one at a WEX Open Day in Edinburgh and was surprised at the low weight and the non extending zoom range. I think my A9 would really love to mated to this lens. Good review and you're always lively enough to keep ones attention.

[@jasonkennedy2045]

Why the a9 with this lense...? Most a9 users will be semi pro? I really wish you would have used the a7iii for us mere mortals... 👍🤪😃 Cheers

[@fretless05]

Question: Did you need press credentials to get that lens in the ball park? I know some parks have policies that would keep a fan from bring a beast like that in.

[@Stefan1968ful]

Yes, the Sony 200-600mm 5.6-6.3 is a fantastic lens. Is the 600mm 4.0 GM overpriced? I don't think so, it is more or less playing in the same league as the Nikon or Canon versions. And for sharpness reasons I would not spend additional 12000 USD on a Sony 600mm 4.0. I think if you do this then it is for the additional 5% or 10% you can get on Bokeh and or resolution and also handling / quality. Some people also buy these lenses just to show off (yes, it is like this). I don't care actually, I use the Sony 200-600mm 5.6-6.3 on a Sony A7R4 and this combo really rocks. In low light situations I may use the Sony A9 for cranking up the ISO. I think this is an excellent versatile and powerful lens at a reasonable price. Well done, Sony.

[@christianjarrett141]

I going to get this lens ! I love your videos , but YOU ARE WRONG Colonel sanders cotton candy is Heaven !!

[@eddyg1794]

.Jared your hair looks like liquorice cotton candy….you can’t eat that either…..unless your really weird! 😮

[@ccphotofilm]

Great review! I would go for the SONY 200 600mm because of its internal zooming and quality. If I were SPORT professional photographer I would go 600mm f4. And Jared, looks like you are leaving NIKON. are you?

[@poocky100]

I just unsubscribed because you bad mouthed cotton candy. Just kidding. But seriously, cotton candy is the best

[@helmetwhiteheart1]

Anyone has any issues with switching manual focus. It doesn’t seem to switch on the side button. What am I missing? 😮

[@denvera1g1]

13:29 Jim Carrey: Excuse me, I'd like to ASS, you a question

[@Jerry23555]

Gift me the lens Can't afford to buy Crazy about photography bt can't afford

[@pgo2372]

Could've been a good video, but the childish bullshit got old pretty quick.

[@VinceDae]

You don't like cotton-candy so you made your hair a tribute to it?... I don't get it? :P

[@daxshell242]

weeell.... if you want the constant aperture, you are going to have to deal with extending lenses.

[@anthonysansotta2200]

I mean why even talk about this lens being used by creeps and making it easier?

[@rvg1997]

Thanks Jared. I had pre ordered the 200-600 and was waiting on your experience with this lens. Always look forward to your reviews.

[@rcsskier]

Thanks for the review, I just picked up my first Sony (A7RIV) and took it out to take photos of the bald eagle migration in Colorado. With a Canon 400mm, they were just a bit too far out. This lens would have been perfect for the shoot, and at 6.3 it would have gotten the mountains slightly in focus which is AOK by me.