2 Years with the Sony 200 - 600mm Lens
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- Опубліковано 9 лип 2024
- It's been a little over two years since I bought the Sony 200 - 600mm lens. I thought I would share some of my experiences with this lens and give you some real life examples in the field. I've had the pleasure of using this lens across 3 different camera models, the Sony a6000, a7ii and the a7iv.
Want to learn more about this lens? Check out a full review here!
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Thank you for including the camera setting you used for each shot!
I will be back to the regular adventures next video! Although to be honest, I'm totally struggling to find any wildlife right now. I find I'm always searching for something new and amazing, walking right past our common forest friends, This approach doesn't always give you the best opportunity to better your photography skills. So I want to challenge myself to go out and capture one good photo of any species each day for a week. Whether it's an adorable chickadee, or a common mallard, stay tuned and I'll see you in the next one!
This lens is worth every penny Don't let anyone tell you that a Tamron or sigma can duplicate what this lens can they can not
So. True. 👏🏼 this is a really spectacular lens for the price. I get it, $2k is a lot for a lens however it’s tough to compete with it and the quality it gives. I love this lens….
Which camera are you using with it I'm using the a9 Mark II
@@RJ-wy6cx personally, I am thinking of getting it for the a7 III.
the amount of work you put into this video is great. Thank you for your effort
Thank you, glad you enjoyed!
Love this review. Just got the lens and super excited about it.
Thank you, enjoy the new lens!
You are really making me want to switch to Sony haha, love your setup and am totally amazed by how much quality you get. Makes it seem really smooth sailing. Love it.
Thank you! Of course it’s not always smooth sailing though, but the autofocus system really helps!
Very nice! It's on my list!
Thanks for commenting! You’ll love it when you get your hands on it.
Great lens very versatile as a backup to my 600 F4
I get mine on Friday - will be pairing it with my Sony a6400, can’t wait ! Great video. Thanks.
Exciting, enjoy the new lens!
You mean you get a 200-600?
That's the body I have currently and been debating on getting this lens for it. How have they performed together? Curious about your opinion on the combination the past two months. 😁
I really liked this! It was a good breakup between adventures
Thank you! I thought it might be a good idea to make this video while my adventures have gone a bit stale. But I’m getting right back out there to film the next one!
I have both the sony 200-600 as well as the Sigma 60-600. The 200-600 I have owned since 2022 and I love it. I shoot videos - recording 4K60 continuously for 10-12 hours every saturday at track meets. In 2024 I picked up the Sigma 60-600 which I used in conjunction with the 200-600 every Saturday for 3 months recording videos.
In 2022 the Sigma 60-600 was not available but if I had to do it again, I would have gotten two of the Sigma 60-600 because it's much more useful to me shooting videos (no photos).
I bought my Sony 200-600 because at the time I couldn't find any alternatives on the market. I think it was the sigma 150-600 that came out a month after I bought the Sony. Lol, I was so close to saving a bit of money. But, I imagine you can't go too wrong with either choice. Ive had great experiences with Sigma lenses. The versatility of your 60-600 sounds awesome!
I almost bought the Sigma but the extending barrel makes it bad for video imo. I can (and do) fly the 200-600 on gimbal, but wouldn't be able to do that with the Sigma.
I'm going to buy this lens next week. Watched some reviews and found your channel. It's a stunning channel and inspiring for me. Initially, a lens was planned for plane spotting. But I will start wild nature photography. Hi from Vancouver:)
You will love it! It’ll be great for plane spotting, and I’m glad you’ve found some inspiration to get out in nature with it too! Happy shooting.
@@CurtisSnapshot You right. I bought it and already love it. I haven't had a chance to test it pretty intensively yet.
I would totally replace the entire tripod mount with an Arca Swiss one instead of attaching a separate plate. Enjoyed the video; I have the same lens and absolutely love it. (I’m also struggling to find something to shoot - pretty quiet season)
I’m the worst for not buying accessories for my gear, but I totally agree. An arca Swiss one would be way better.
Hopefully our season gets better!
I really hope Sony launches a f/2.8 200-500 GM OSS lens, so I can pop on a 2x teleconverter and make the maximum focal length 1 meter! 😄
That would be cool!
Great video! I’ve been bouncing between grabbing this lens or one of the Sigma’s. It’s tough to choose, the 150-600 looks good too…ugh. Thanks again
That is a very difficult decision! If the 150-600 sigma lens had of existed for e mount at the time, I most likely would have bought it instead. Simply because of the value and I already loved my sigma 100-400 e mount.
Although I wouldn’t have been able to use a 1.4x teleconverter with the sigma.
Anyways good luck on your decision, I think you’ll be happy with either!
I feel like your a7iv does a much better job finding the eye on small birds than mine does, dang it!
Mine struggles with shorter focal lengths, or if the subject is simply too small in frame. There's lots of factors that could be limiting it though, so it just takes some practice getting to know what the limits of it are. Thanks for commenting, I hope you can get some better performance out of the eye tracking!
Great video
I have a quick question at around 2:06 you were focusing on the herring. It looked like your cameras focus was tracking that bird. Was it a video or did your camera track the bird? Thanks
Yes, the camera was tracking the bird! I was using a medium sized tacking box, so when I press and hold the autofocus button, the camera attempts to stay locked on as the subject moves. If I had of used a wider tracking box, the camera may have even detected the herons eye and bird eye autofocus would have engaged.
The autofocus algorithms in modern cameras are getting better and better!
Thank you for commenting!
Nice video, I've watched and subscribed. I noticed you have the Sony a7 iv. How do you turn off that annoying focusing beep?
Glad you enjoyed the video! In the menus, in the last section (yellow brief case), go to option 10 “Sound Option” and turn off audio signals. Hopefully that helps!
@@CurtisSnapshot thanks, keep up the wonderful videos.
Great hand held! Better with a bipod with feet for when you want to sit for a while.
Absolutely, the weight can start to wear me down during extended photography sessions. Thanks for commenting!
Nice photos!! Compressed Raw or uncompressed raw?
Thank you! They’re all uncompressed raw. I occasionally switch over to compressed raw for a higher shutter speed when attempting photos of birds in flight.
Hi, Thanks for this video. Which tripod would you recommend for the lens weight to be on the safe side?
Hey there, sorry for the late reply! You’re going to want something sturdy, with at the very least a 10kg (22lb) load capacity. If you’re looking to spend a little more on a tripod, I always hear good things about Manfrotto.
However, as for myself I chose to save some money on my tripod, and it’s done well for me for the past 4 years. It’s one of k&f concepts cheaper options. It was around 100$ CAD (on sale at the time). Theres a link to it in my description.
Generally speaking though, cheaper tripods with more extension points on their legs tend to bow more and are less sturdy. Like mine for example, fully extended with the weight of the 200-600, it does bow a bit. Thats just something to keep in mind while you’re shopping around. I do hope this was actually helpful, I haven’t explored too many tripod options myself yet.
Thank you for commenting!
@@CurtisSnapshot Thank you so much for your suggestions! 🙌
the finest 200-600 review , the most practical that I found useful for my own needs
Wow, that’s a big praise, thank you very much! I’m glad the video was helpful for you, I tried to keep things real and streamlined.
I would love to try out the A7RV but it’s tough to get rentals where I am, so for now I can only review the gear I own. Planes would be interesting! Though, I’ve never actually tried any aviation photography. Thanks again!
@@CurtisSnapshot I'm honored and pleased Sir. thank you for the great content. I don't own the gear or the body yet, saving and planning to buy A7RV and 200-600. My ultimate goal is to capture shots of planes from longer than usual airport-side distances. since its gonna be a big time saving and spending for me I should be careful with the choice I make hence I will really be pleased if you could ever do a plane spotting test of the 200-600 within a known distance ( using google earth or something ) so I can determine if I can shoot planes from a one-mile distance or not. again. thank you SO MUCH
Sorry if it's an already answered question, but how do you record and photograph at the same time? Are u recording HDMI output while shooting?
I usually record my screen using the Sony Creators app, which wirelessly connects to the camera. It's the easiest way to do it, if your camera supports it.
However, I do have a capture card that plugs into the HDMI, directly recording the view finder or screen.
I'm really thinking of going to sony. I have a Canon 6d mk11 dslr. A 70-200 L being my most expensive lens.
I'm thinking of getting.
A7 iv.
70-200 2.8 G
200-600 G
2x converter.
Vertical grip
50mm 2.8 OSS
About 12k.... I want mirrorless and sony so bad
Sounds like a dream kit! I've been shooting with the A7 IV and the 200-600 for a little over two years now - zero regrets!
I pair this lens with my a6000 and it works perfectly
I second that, works like a charm!
Hi, do you have a page where i can see some samples? ☺️
It's literally the only lens I can buy, that and the tamron 150-600 which isn't that much less in my country. I was warned about sony full frames having barely any lens options 😢
I’m sorry to hear that. Just keep watching out for third party options, the E mount market is always growing!
What tripod are you using?
I'm using an older model of this K&F tripod: amzn.to/3whHufC
Just to be transparent, that is my amazon affiliate link to the product, so if you do make a purchase I may earn a commission at no extra cost to you. Thanks for commenting!
does the focus ring have hard stops or does it go on forever?
The focus ring doesn’t have hard stops, it rotates forever. It’s fairly reactive, with light resistance to turn. It’s enough to be accurate with it I think.
Thanks for commenting!
I really would love to buy the Lens right now but have to go with a used Sigma 100 400 until i'm able to spend 1500+ on this Lens :D
The sigma 100-400 is great for the value! So many good options on the market these days, but if you ever do upgrade to the Sony 200-600, I don’t think you’ll regret it. Happy shooting with which ever lens you end up with!
Hi. I want to buy this lens, but do you think the second version(mark ii) will be on sale soon? Do you have any information about this?
As far as I can tell from what I have read online, this is not a likely lens to be updated any time soon. Sony has been refreshing lenses with known issues.
I bought it 1 month ago. I really liked this lens. thanks a lot
check the lens for dust?
I haven’t had any internal dust issues, unlike my Sigma 100-400. Probably thanks to the Sonys internal zoom. Funny enough though, the lens hood can collect dust around where it locks onto the lens, and become pretty difficult to put on and take off.
Great video!! =) Maybe you photographers can help me out; Im looking for a telezoom to catch both airshows and wildlife (on a budget). I narrowed down my findings to this Sony 200-600, the 150-600 DN Sports from Sigma, and the 150-500 from Tamron (probably too short). But from what Ive read, the Sony manages to keep optical sharpness all over the range. You can also get extenders, 1.6 or 2.0x for it. The lens is durable and gives a pro impression. Is there any negative sides of getting this lens for the a7 III? Hows the stabilisation? My a7 III with the 24-105 is a...well...it's a joke, stabilisation-wize. I'm concerned the stabilisation would be a problem? I'll take all input you have! 'Thanks in advance! =D
Thank you for watching and for the kind words! The Sigma 150-600mm is a great budget choice. While I don't have direct experience with it, Sigma lenses are generally well-built and reliable.
The Sony 200-600mm, on the other hand, is incredibly sharp throughout its range and has a premium feel. As you mentioned, Sony is the only option for attaching teleconverters since they don't work with third-party lenses, nor are there third-party teleconverters for Sony E mounts.
If you're considering teleconverters, watch some reviews on them. The 1.4x TC works well with the 200-600, but the 2x TC reduces the lens’s sharpness and autofocus speed quite a bit.
I can't speak for the stabilization performance of the a7 III, but my a7 IV and 200-600 have pretty good stabilization. It’s not complete magic, at long focal lengths, you’ll definitely see some movement, but it’s generally smoother. Stabilization performs much better for photos compared to video.
Hopefully I have provided some helpful insights for you, happy shooting!
@@CurtisSnapshot Thank you, are we talking about the contemporary Sigma or the sport? The Sony might be a bit heavy but so it's all so the sport Sigma...
Would it work well on Sony a6100?
Absolutely, I I’ve used my older a6000 a few times with this lens. In the case of that camera, I just had to be more patient with the autofocus. Or switch to manual focus in an attempt to get finer details. But the a6100 should have improvements.
Can we use this on Sony A7 ii?
Absolutely! I used this lens with the a7ii for a couple years before my upgrade and it worked great!
@@CurtisSnapshot thank you so much
Which tripod you use?
I use a @kfconcept tripod, I can't remember exactly which one I purchased since I have been using it for 4 years now. However they have tons of options!
@@CurtisSnapshot thanks I got it.
This lens is good. Most people would prefer the Tamron 150-500 though. Do to how much more enjoyable it is to use and handle. I shoot handheld 100% of the time with lower shutter speeds like 1/200 and get great results. Not to mention the missing of the 100mm at the long end isn’t very noticeable. I’d much rather carry the Tamron for 8 hours in a day than the Sony. I own both. I take the Tamron pretty much every time.
The Tamron 150-500 looks like a great lens! If I ever get the opportunity, I would definitely make a video about it.
When I bought my 200-600, there weren’t very many telephoto options, then suddenly they all appeared afterwards haha
Thanks for commenting!
Why shooting Vertical of the Heron ?.... most movements or stationary subjects are left to right and reversed ...especially in sports
I was attempting to get a few tight portrait shots, and with the heron being so tall I figured vertical would work best.
Also, I just get stuck in the Instagram 4x5 vertical photo mentality sometimes haha. It’s a work in progress! Thanks for commenting, I hope you enjoyed the video.
Hi @CurtisSnapshot, do you recommend the Sony 200-600 or the 70-200 f2.8 oss II GM with 2x teleconverter?
I’m a big fan of the 200-600 for wildlife photography. But the versatility of the 70-200 and it being an f2.8 sounds amazing. I don’t have any personal experience with that lens, but @ollenilsson made a great video covering the 70-200 with a 2x TC.
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Hi. What type of gimal have you used on tripod? Thx for great video
It’s the “NEEWER Gimbal Tripod Head”. It goes for about 130$ CAD. As long as your equipments weight is centred, the camera levels out when you let go, pretty useful for wildlife photography!