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

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@froknowsphoto 4 жыл бұрын

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

@ShinilPayamal 4 жыл бұрын

It’s a SONY!👍

@findlay012345 4 жыл бұрын

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

@russjt 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Sony

@TJuice1986 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@corrbox2 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@joaquinnolasco5210 4 жыл бұрын

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 KZfaqrs 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 4 жыл бұрын

Joaquin Nolasco agreed.

@tobimakinde8967 4 жыл бұрын

Very much agreed!

@ReclusiveEagle 4 жыл бұрын

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

@jimmytwotimes802 4 жыл бұрын

Reclusive Eagle Jesus Jared men and woman? What about the other 98 genders ughhhhh

@TurboMiniTech 4 жыл бұрын

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

@davidwong3338 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@Olafleflibustier 4 жыл бұрын

Your reviews are just awesome, really great work man !

@JonPaulKersey 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@victorzuniga5187 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@Swintonpete 2 жыл бұрын

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 2 жыл бұрын

Super informative and fun video as always! 😊

@jeffbittner1019 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@Scottishboy-gg8bc 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@nicolasvarone2477 4 жыл бұрын

Tank’s so much for your hard work!

@philliphenry9792 4 жыл бұрын

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

@rvg1997 4 жыл бұрын

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

@jalden1579 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome review Jared!

@ElPasoTubeAmps 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@Krishnakumar-wl7ih 4 жыл бұрын

I have subscribed to you and Kai and every video of yours is an encyclopedia while Kai jus fools around not doing justice to the tech at hand... Really appreciate your work ethics and efforts mate

@marcioslsouza 4 жыл бұрын

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?

@davidvaughn1607 2 жыл бұрын

Always like your information and I just changed from Nikon to Sony and bought a A1 and 9Aii will you ever do a settings tape for sports, wildlife for these camera's?

@chrislindeman5667 3 жыл бұрын

Definitely getting this lens.

@Noealz 4 жыл бұрын

always liked lenses with internal zoom - my older zooms have that creep but can be fixed with a band

@valdemarcaballero5298 4 жыл бұрын

fantastic review!!!!!! thanks for sharing!!!!!

@fak1tGaming 4 жыл бұрын

13:40 amazing photo Jared!

@phildrolet2974 4 жыл бұрын

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

@richardpcrowe 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@MarcusMcKay 4 жыл бұрын

great review!!

@terrystarr3012 4 жыл бұрын

Love the videos Jared, could you recommend a general all purpose lense for beginners regards Terry ps full frame on a Sony a7111

@Algerie.Football.Officiel 4 жыл бұрын

Hello, Do you think that with this lens we can take pictures of correct sports at night ... in a properly lit stadium, I want to associate it with an a7iii or an a7riii.? Thank you

@iwayanpica834 4 жыл бұрын

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..

@cougjimmy 3 жыл бұрын

If I need a bit more reach, am i better off running my A7Rii in APSC or adding a 1.4x tele to this lens? Or cropping in post?

@nsanchez32 4 жыл бұрын

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

@AllCarsUnited 4 жыл бұрын

Lense looks amazing with the A9!

@davidhager7781 4 жыл бұрын

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

@sanchayansarkar2953 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@isabellegauthier1254 Жыл бұрын

Hi, love your videos. How's this lens with a sony a7 iii? Bought my camera a few months ago, never thoughts some Sony lenses were not compatible with Sony cameras😳

@thesaint1517 4 жыл бұрын

Good review on this lens. I was debating whether to go for Sigma but for the price and seeing those images I think that it will nicely pair with my A7iii.

@marcomark8 3 жыл бұрын

One of your best reviews. Than again it could be because I wanted the answer you gave about the quality of the lens and saw the sharpness of the the lens. Either way, Good job.

@JB_Hobbies 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, Fro!

@topolino39 4 жыл бұрын

Hi Jared! would you adapt this lens on a Nikon Z(space)6 o7? with the brand new adapter ring, instead of buying a similar lens from third party manufacturers or the nikon superzoom of the same price range? thx a lot, regards

@viperbite18 Жыл бұрын

One of a few reviews I watched before ordering a 200-600. Thanks

@viveksathish 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@marilynzanca7712 3 жыл бұрын

With this being a heavy lens to carry around would it be easier if you had a strap to go around you body to hold the lens when not shooting?

@Algerie.Football.Officiel 4 жыл бұрын

Is it good for the sports pictures with the sony A7 M3 ?? in the night

@bhargavexpress9114 Жыл бұрын

tons of info in a blink. Thank you.

@JayddinHawk 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, great review ⚽️🦅😍

@savagesinema 4 жыл бұрын

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

@Azzurro650 4 жыл бұрын

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

@gmarmaduraexotics 3 жыл бұрын

How's that working out

@waderiley8964 4 жыл бұрын

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

@dhonnihermawan7590 3 жыл бұрын

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

@rafelnadal1 4 жыл бұрын

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

@Kokoszka..66 3 жыл бұрын

Which lens will be better for wildlife photography with a7RIV, this Sony 200-600 or Sigma S 60-600 (with adapter) ? I had Sigma with Nikon and it was really GREAT and mega sharp lens.

@yogiputras Жыл бұрын

Dream lens 😍🙌

@rcsskier 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@zulqarnaintiwana2122 4 жыл бұрын

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

@DennisMoncla 4 жыл бұрын

Jared, Didn't I read somewhere that the drive motor in this lens is the same one as in the 70-200 GM?

@nyz6685 4 жыл бұрын

I heard that the 600m long focus lens was used in "Stand By Me," to shoot the train scene.

@JuanCarlosVindas 4 жыл бұрын

Nice job doing this review, a Canon shooter here but that lens is pretty tempting.

@ccphotofilm 4 жыл бұрын

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?

@David.1984 4 жыл бұрын

the A9 makes everything easier... ;) I use a Sigma 60-600 on Sony A7R3, the result is very correct for this kind of zoom. I would like to know if the Sony 200-600 is sharper than the Bigma on an A7R4 (61 Mpx) before buying ... and also which TC 1,4x and 2x to choose to avoid to degrade too much the quality ?

@fretless05 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@bennyoborne6862 2 жыл бұрын

Any feedback on this lens being tested on Sony Mirrorless Bodies - eg: a6500?

@guyjordan8201 4 жыл бұрын

Trying it on other bodies is important. Will it work well enough on an A7R2?

@greatgigs1 4 жыл бұрын

Traded in my Sigma 150-600 sport yesterday...first impressions...wow I made the right decision..very impressive lens

@andrewffay 2 жыл бұрын

So I have the A6600 and had the G70-350. Pics were ok, but just not that sharp. So I saw this, and I got the 200-600 to take bird and wildlife pics. So excited, but those pics are not in focus either. I have speed for birds about 1/1250 for birds sitting on a tree branch. Iso was 800 - 1600. Aperature was 6.3. Just not in focus. Can I calibrate the camera somehow? Any thoughts are greatly appreciated. Oh, I bought the 3 pack of lightroom packs also, which are amazing!! Thanks in advance...

@deinebudder9886 4 жыл бұрын

Maybe a dumb question, but would it work on a ILCE-7? At least until i get my Mark iii

@gysman2 4 жыл бұрын

Could someone tell what external battery and battery mount he is using in his hot shoe? Been looking for a solution like that for my A7Rii for a long time

@DJCHEPOTHEGODFATHER 4 жыл бұрын

can you do a video on the Sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS on with lenses are the same from sigma or zeiss or ronikon....that shoot the same as that sony FE PZ 28-135mm F4 G OSS

@LalitSingh-em8hv 3 жыл бұрын

Which would be a good bag for camera + lens+ hood?

@HeroShotz 4 жыл бұрын

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

@juantomasgarciam.7195 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jared! I'm a hobby photographer, not a pro. I'm thinking of buying a Telephoto, for my Nikon Z6. The Nikon Z 100-400 seems expensive to me, for the times I can use it, and I wanted to ask you about the Nikon 200-500 and the Sony 200-600 options with the MEGADAP ETZ11 adapter. Do you think that this Sony option can work well? or is it superior to the Nikon option? What is the attachment, what do you use on the camera, in this video? .. what is it for? Thank you for your time, and I will be waiting for your comment. Juan

@dammitcooper 2 жыл бұрын

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

@unnikannansl 4 жыл бұрын

Eagerly Waiting to watch review pairing with Aps-c sensor

@alchemist_x79 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

Have you tried the 100-400 with 1.4 TC?

@waipahutube 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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

@waipahutube 4 жыл бұрын

S H thanks

@MikePhumanaut 4 жыл бұрын

@@donkeyholmes4581 not going to post some informative links?

@house21212121 3 жыл бұрын

Jared is that a extra battery pack on the top of the camera?

@mM-ey4cb Жыл бұрын

do you shoot in 6k or something and then snapshot from raw video? parameters please ;)

@premjeff47 2 жыл бұрын

Outstanding 😍😍😍✌✌✌brother

@AaronKibaMusicTv Жыл бұрын

Hi is it an e-mount... will it fit the sony A6400

@jeremyspal78 4 жыл бұрын

cool im getting this

@koolkutz7 4 жыл бұрын

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.

@masguapoako 2 жыл бұрын

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

@iRabb 4 жыл бұрын

There is a huge difference between the f/4 and the 6.3, but how much difference is there between f/5.6 vs 6.3?

@ARlELATOM 2 жыл бұрын

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

@sidehustlers336 2 жыл бұрын

I’m going to try out the clear image zoom on this with the A74 and a 6400. No teleconverter means no loss of light. On the 6400 with clear image zoom I should be able to get 1800mm. On the A74 1200

@kbellanger4140 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro

@ChesneyAdventures 4 жыл бұрын

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!

@richardpcrowe 4 жыл бұрын

Great video...

@divinityvrms6743 4 жыл бұрын

how well will this lens work with the A7R2

@Gaming_with_rage 3 жыл бұрын

Does any Has ghosting/ internal reflection with this lens?

@Jwitherow1964 2 жыл бұрын

How to I use the per sets after I purchase them

@TheDoctorPhotographer Жыл бұрын

No one reviews gear as good as you 👏

@KenMyers 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

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 4 жыл бұрын

@@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 4 жыл бұрын

@@KenMyers How was the autofocus performance?

@KenMyers 4 жыл бұрын

@@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 4 жыл бұрын

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