Sony 200-600mm F:5.6-6.3 G OSS
The Sony FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS is a super-telephoto zoom for wildlife and birds, aviation, motorsport, surf and distant field sports. It reaches 600mm without the size and weight of a long prime, which makes it a realistic lens to hike with or shoot from a hide. It zooms internally, so the length and balance stay the same from 200mm to 600mm, which keeps it steady on a monopod or tripod. Optical stabilisation works with the camera's in-body system for handheld use, and autofocus is quick for a lens this long. It weighs just over 2kg, though, so plan on support for long sessions. The variable f/5.6-6.3 aperture is the trade-off: it needs good light, and at dawn, dusk or in woodland you'll be working at high ISO. It takes both of our teleconverters: the Sony 1.4x Teleconverter makes it a 280-840mm f/8-9, and the Sony 2.0x Teleconverter Lens a 400-1200mm f/11-13 for bright conditions. For birds and action, pair it with the Sony A9 III or Sony A1 II, or the Sony A7R V when you want to crop in. Support it on the Manfrotto XPRO 5-Section Aluminum Monopod or Sirui SQ75 Carbon Fiber Video Tripod. Specs: - Focal length: 200–600mm f/5.6–6.3 - Stabilisation: Optical image stabilisation - Autofocus: Direct Drive SSM - Weather sealing: Full dust and moisture resistance - Weight: 2,115g Collection from West Hampstead, London. Tested, cleaned and charged before every hire.