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55 Customer Reviews
Lens is incredible
SEL200600G 11 April 2021 by ncmuk (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
This product is absolutely incredible!!!!! The only downside at the current moment is that it doesn’t pair very well when using the Sony A7R IV. The autofocus with this combination isn’t the best and does need to attention by Sony, but non the less the lens itself is of the highest quality.
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Superb lens.
SEL200600G 07 April 2021 by Old Blue (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
This is simply a superb lens, pins sharp, brilliant bokeh, the image stabilization works incredibly well. The constant physical length, irrespective of focus or focal length makes it very easy to handle. I love it!
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Superb lens at a great price!
SEL200600G 07 April 2021 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
I chose this lens over the 100-400mm for the extra reach and also the superb design, internal zoom and focus means that the lens remains the same size and never extends. Not too heavy, great handling with the custom buttons and fabulous image quality. Focus is really fast as well. The (relatively) slow maximum apertures do not bother me at all as Sony cameras handle higher ISO settings better than any other manufacturer in my experience. Totally recommend this lens and I use it every day!
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Wow...!
SEL200600G 03 April 2021 by dkim99 (United Kingdom)
I knew this lens was going to be good but I am completely gobsmacked at just how good it is. Everything about it is impressive and coupled to my A7R4 there's really not a lot that can touch it.
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Great lens, disappointing though with A7R4 camera
SEL200600G 11 March 2021 by vaughst (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
We bought this lens for photographing birds in our garden, and, when allowed, out and about. We are wedding photographers (normally) and have both A73 and A7R4 cameras. It works great on the A73, see attached photo. However, the focusing in AFC mode on the A7R4 is a little hit and miss. This is diappointing, due to the obvious cropping benefits of the larger 61MB sensor. Having looked on line, this seems to be a common complaint, is there a likely resolution from Sony?
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Gives you a close up image when focusing on manual
SEL200600G 06 March 2021 by Buffer (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Very happy with purchase, great photos taken through the distance range, its not to heavy ,so it can be hand help when taking pictures over all I would recommend this lense , I know its slightly on the high price ,but feel the build quality is good .. Looking forward to getting out during the coming months..
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Very good for bird photography.
SEL200600G 01 March 2021 by GWP Multimedia (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
This is an outstanding lens for bird and wildlife high-quality photography.
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Excellent performance.
SEL200600G 01 March 2021 by Scall (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Bought it to replace a Sigma 150-600mm and the quality and performance are considerably better.
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Great lens
SEL200600G 15 February 2021 by Sid9 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Had for about 2 months and very happy,I do love the internal zoom compared with other lenses.
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lightweight can use hand held
SEL200600G 10 February 2021 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Great lens bought for a trip to africa, wonderful for wildlife. Great zoom ring that you use with your little finger
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My change to Sony
SEL200600G 07 February 2021 by Krugerbill (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
I bought this lens and a A7III about 6wks ago, a total change from using a Nikon D4 and 500mm F4 which I traded. The lens so far has only been used on static wildlife shots as the weather and COVID have not been kind. Fully open, the quality has been excellent even at high iso. It’s reasonably light and I like the customisable buttons to change camera settings. Love the easily adjustment of zoom using just a quarter turn.
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Works great with the A9
SEL200600G 31 January 2021 by MrXO (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
I bought this just over a month ago along with an A9. The combination is great both at full frame and cropped sensor options. Focusing is fast and the pictures are pin sharp. Only issue i have with it is that its quite heavy
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Great Quality
SEL200600G 18 January 2021 by Buzz71 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
So happy I got this lens its taken my photos to the next level
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Worthwhile Purchase
SEL200600G 17 January 2021 by Tutivilleus (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
I already had a lens that covered this focal length, albeit for my Micro Four Thirds cameras. However I have a Sony A7ii now and had heard that the larger light gathering properties of a full frame sensor, should produce superior results, plus I would have an extra 4Mp to crop into. Christmas was coming, there was a £100 cash back offer and Amazon was offering a £70 gift voucher if I bought it, so I took the plunge. My photographic opportunities have been a bit lean since purchase, but I am pleased with the results so far. They are not 4 1/2 times as good as the M4/3 lens price differential, but I am satisfied with my purchase. The lens is sharp wide open at 600mm and I like the internal focusing. I do not like the strap which is too narrow and uncomfortable to use. I have made a camouflage protective cover for the camera/lens combo and I have changed the foot for one which Arca Swiss compatible and also fitted a home made handle using a flash bracket and that gives me a steadier grip and I am getting away with sharp, hand held shots, 250th second iso 2000 f6.3. in the darker winter months. This will almost certainly be my goto long lens, but I will keep the M4/3 device for travel.
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I'd recommend it
SEL200600G 17 January 2021 by Jukeboxjohnnie (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Good to look at, great quality and build, carry strap lugs are brilliant high optical quality close to medium ranges, shooting things a couple of miles away not so good but this was likely atmospheric factors. I'd buy it again.
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Amazing long range telephoto lens
SEL200600G 08 January 2021 by chunkydunky139 (United Kingdom)
I have rented this lens and now bought it and am delighted with the ease of use and handling of lens.
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Outstanding
SEL200600G 02 January 2021 by Sonyjed (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
A brilliant lens. Can be used for a wide range of styles, from news, sport, travel it is light, perfectly manageable, very sharp and incredibly inexpensive.
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Super fast autofocus
SEL200600G 02 January 2021 by Joshbinx (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
I’ve only had the chance to use it twice due to Covid-19 restrictions but very exciting to have bought it
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Simply brilliant lens.
SEL200600G 29 December 2020 by Dave2Smiley (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
I purchased this lens in the summer and it is my best purchase lens wise. Simple to use with perfect weight and super smooth motion. The tripod mount also doubles as a great hand held mount. The images are crisp and very good quality. Very happy.
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sony lens
SEL200600G 24 December 2020 by twitcher2 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
unable to leave a fair opinion of the lens as it is being repaired at a sony center under gaurantee
Great for birding
SEL200600G 06 December 2020 by Lindyloo 68 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Brought to replace my other lens as I needed more reach and its a great lens . I live in the uk so only downfall is in the bad winter light its not the best. Still OK though. It is slightly weighty so I brought a proper sling strap.
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The Bokeh Equates to GM Lens
SEL200600G 11 November 2020 by Wildlife photographer (United Kingdom)
I’ve been using this lens for almost a year in various situations to know it’s strengths and weaknesses. Firstly, the reach of 600mm at this price is amazing. I also would like to commend Sony for making this lens fully compatible with both of its tele-converters. The quality of bokeh you get from this lens is very close to that of FE 600mm GM. What kind of bokeh you get is dependent on shooting situations such as distance to the subject and how far away the background is from the main subject, but when such parameters are spot-on, you get creamy bokeh. The focus-hold buttons are good to have, too, although the placement and the material of which can be improved. The AF is silent, and doesn’t cause any vibration. In terms of picture quality, it performs admirably provided you get plenty of light. You get sharp images under the sun. I use this lens exclusively for wildlife, and based in the U.K. we are not lucky with natural light all the time. Especially as the days get shorter, and the sun weaker, this lens’s small aperture becomes a problem. The camera bumps up the iso settings, and you get noisy photos. But I guess it’s a trade-off. The resolving power is another area where I felt I was let down compared to the previous zoom lens I used, Canon EF100-400mm L USM II. This Sony doesn’t resolve as much. This impression didn’t change when I tried different focal lengths. Of course, I shouldn’t be comparing a canon L lens to a Sony G lens, as they are not in the same class and the focal lengths are different but I thought I would include that just so that you know if you are considering making a similar move.
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Amazing quality for price
SEL200600G 26 October 2020 by b12vjn86 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
I bought this as part of my move over to Sony from Nikon and I’m blown away by the build quality and image sharpness of a mid priced zoom lens!
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Great overall performer
SEL200600G 25 October 2020 by Brian 66 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Bought for motorsport and wildlife. Happy so far with the bird photography but no motorsport yet due to Covid rules. Unfortunately the 1.4x TC won't fully function with my 7Riii. Hoping SONY do a firmware update to rectify the issue. Works well with the 7iii and results are superb.
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Wow!!!
SEL200600G 23 October 2020 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
I've only had chance to use this lens once since purchase, but I was absolutely blown away with the results.
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Phenomenal in every way
SEL200600G 11 October 2020 by Minister of the Bay (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Bought this primarily for landscape photography with an occasional bit of wildlife. First of all - It is supremely sharp. Secondly - it renders a nice bokeh for bird photography. Thirdly - it handles nicely. There is nothing not to like about this lens.
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Excellent product
SEL200600G 04 October 2020 by Pyke (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
I bought this a month ago and so happy with this. At least it is a Sony product and get excellent result from photo.
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High quality telephoto zoom
SEL200600G 01 October 2020 by Idonothaveanickname207 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Excellent sharpness allied to quick and accurate autofocus. A perfect match with the A9 for action and wildlife. Combination of lens and body IS allows for good hand held shooting experience. Internal zooming a pleasure to use. Lens hood "lock on" could be a little more positive and secure.
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Super light lens
SEL200600G 28 September 2020 by 37sqd (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Awesome lens fantastically sharp using this on my Sony Fx9 camcorder for my wildlife films perfect!
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An excellent super telephoto lens
SEL200600G 23 September 2020 by BruceNE (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
I bought this lens mainly for photograhing wildlife. As yet, I've not had an opportunity to test it thoroughly. But I was delighted with its performance recently at Washington Wetland Centre, taking handhold pictures of waders.
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Great lens but:-
SEL200600G 09 August 2020 by Swanie (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Purchased about 6 weeks ago heavier than anticipated quick n sharp My main issue is the location of focus lock buttons they are positioned exactly wear hand goes for hand holding not great kept accidentally pressing
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Precise focussing, excellent images
SEL200600G 14 July 2020 by PMCD3 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Have had for only a week but absolutely love my new lens, super quiet and quick to focus.
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Love it but!
SEL200600G 03 July 2020 by SteveIOM (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Very happy with the lens which I twinned with a new A7iii. Photos sharp, verry happy. Others have seen it and also considering change to Sony. Only disappointment is the fit of the lens hood. It keeps falling off. Have resorted to carrying gaffer tape to secure. Hence only four stars. It would also help to include more detailed instructions to include birds in flight tips etc.
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SEL200600G 30 June 2020 by DRHA (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Bought last week, have not had time to try in the field but seems to be good quality.
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Magnificent lens
SEL200600G 14 June 2020 by Stac (United Kingdom)
This lens is a masterpiece, such a sharp lens, I highly recommend it.
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Excellent piece of kit
SEL200600G 12 June 2020 by Dave2020 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
This is an excellent lens and I found that after an hour or two practising I was taking really good images with it. I enjoy wildlife photography and this lens will help me do that.
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Exactly what I need for wildlife photography
SEL200600G 10 June 2020 by Philbute (United Kingdom)
Still getting used to it, so far I'm delighted. It pairs superbly with my A7R3.
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Meets my expectations
SEL200600G 09 June 2020 by Rob 38 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Only limited use in my garden because of lockdown but satisfied with pictures taken
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Smoothly sharp
SEL200600G 31 May 2020 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
I wanted a big lens. Got a big lens. Job done. Not buying for professional use, the cost of the lens was on the edge of affordability.
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Excellent image, fast autofocus
SEL200600G SYX 18 May 2020 by Abhijeet24 (India) Verified Purchaser Verified
I have been using this lens for the past five months and I can definitely say that this is a very sharp lens. The pictures and videos come out great with it. The autofocus is very fast and accurate. Although the lens is heavy, the image stabilization works great when shooting handheld.
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great lens, but with a problem
SEL200600G 10 May 2020 by thegreyfox (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
I bought this product about six months ago and was extremely impressed with all aspects. I particularly like the programmable buttons on the lens, which I used for the DMF function for fine tuning focus. However, over the last two weeks the lens has developed a fault, in that it will not focus at maximum ( probably between 550-600mm) zoom, and you have to reduce the zoom in order to focus, which defeats some of the lens purpose!. The camera makes a whirring sound, which suggests the focus motors are at fault. Because of Covid, I have not taken things further as yet, but am extremely dissappointed that my "go to" lens" requires some fudging before you can use it.
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Great wildlife lens.
SEL200600G 30 April 2020 by Fatbobby1226 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
A sharp well made native lens from Sony. I really like that the zoom is internal which improves the weather sealing.
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Excellent quality and good price.
SEL200600G 28 April 2020 by Seekyman (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Excellent quality, light weight, internal focusing. Just what you need for bird, aircraft and nature photography. A very good addition to my lens collection.
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SEL200600G 17 April 2020 by button (United Kingdom)
Heavy to hold but the sharpness at full zoom is outstanding. Works much better on my a7riii than my a6300 which struggles with focusing with it.
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Awesome telephoto lens
SEL200600G 13 April 2020 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
I'm an amateur photographer and needed a lens with more zoom than my current 200mm lens. I spent a good few months watching reviews on youtube and finally decided to go for it. I've taken some great photos or birds and the moon with amazing detail and clarity. I have been using this lens hand held. It's quite heavy so takes some getting used to but it's worth it. Remember to set the camera to a fast shutter speed when hand held! I'm super happy with my purchase.
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SEL200600G 02 April 2020 by P_C_L (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
I've had the lens a month now, and used in conjunction with my A7R IV, I'm really pleased with it. Very quick focus, very accurate focus, very sharp, very low distortion. Excellent lens for the money, thoroughly recommend ☺♥
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Still exploiting its capabilities
SEL200600G 27 February 2020 by subs57 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
This is my 1st large lens, and I am still getting used to handing this physically large item, and while the hand held shots are good, they can be a lot better. I will improve with experience of course, but my opinion is that to get the maximum results out of this lens, a sturdy tripod and mount is required to fully exploit its capabilities. (Hence 4 *)
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Amazing performance telephoto
SEL200600G 27 February 2020 by Engineria (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Acquired this last month, and the performance is great, the lens is very compact for 600mm and measures less than 330mm with the lens caps on, so fits in my lowepro flipside 200 bag.
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Excellent build quality
SEL200600G 25 February 2020 by Johnwildlife (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
I bought this lens because I heard that it was good build quality and excellent for wildlife photography. I have changed my whole system to Sony after being a Nikon photographer for 35 years. I believe you are more advanced in you Mirrorless system and the sharpness of your lenses is excellent. I am waiting for the 600mm to arrive in the next week or so.
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sony 200-600mm
SEL200600G 06 February 2020 by Wingnut photos (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Great lens Sony! Portable and light weight for size! Zoom action superb!!
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Excellent fast focusing lens
SEL200600G 18 January 2020 by Jumbo 57 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
Great coverage for nature and sports photography. Internal focusing is great to have. Works brilliantly with my Sony a9.
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Perfect sports lens
SEL200600G 17 January 2020 by Sharpysurf (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
I shoot surfing for a living so when Sony announced this I ordered one straight away. I loved the 100-400 but for surfing this lens is hard to beat. The non-extending design is a real help as I often shoot in terrible weather. AF is incredible and for stills and video this is my go to action lens. It’s also good for lifestyle, assuming you can shout directions at your subjects. Super impressed so far.
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Excellent lens
SEL200600G 24 December 2019 (United Kingdom) Verified Purchaser Verified
If you need 600mm and can't justify the prime, this lens is excellent. Importantly, it's very strong at the long end between 400-600mm, with excellent sharpness at f6.3 and superb sharpness when stopped down to f8. The internal zoom is a nice feature of the 200-600; the lens doesn't extend. Build quality feels just okay, with the general body not feeling particularly solid, but for a G series lens rather than GM this is fine by me. The zoom and focus rings feel great; smooth and no significant play. I own a 600mm f4 from another manufacturer and the sharpness of this 200-600 zoom at 600mm is amazingly close given that it's not really intended to be in the same 'class'. Overall, I'm very happy with it (I primarily use it for birding and moonscapes).
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Superb lens.Exceeds all expectations.
SEL200600G 23 October 2019 by eddiejpeg (United Kingdom)
Exceeds all expectations.I have been using the lens with the latest Sony A7RIV and the resulting are simply stunning.The photos that i have included are all very highly cropped j pegs fine.The details are simply remarkeable.
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Impressive lens
SEL200600G 22 September 2019 by santa claus (United Kingdom)
Haven't used seriously yet but my initial test are very encouraging. Focussing is so much quicker than my previous lens.
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