The Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS is a super telephoto lens for Sony E-mount cameras. It is part of Sony's G Master line and is aimed at sports, news, wildlife and nature photography. It has a fixed f/4 maximum aperture and an 11-blade circular diaphragm, which gives control over depth of field and a rounded background blur.
The optics use one XA (extreme aspherical) element, three fluorite elements and ED (extra-low dispersion) glass to reduce chromatic aberration and color bleeding. A Nano AR coating reduces flare, ghosting and reflections. A fluorine coating on the front element helps keep dirt and fingerprints from sticking and makes the glass easier to wipe clean.
The lens weighs 6.71 pounds, and its weight is shifted toward the back so it is less front heavy for handheld or monopod shooting. Two XD Linear Motors drive autofocus. Optical SteadyShot works with in-body stabilization for 5-axis stabilization. The magnesium alloy body is dust- and moisture-resistant. The fixed tripod collar rotates on bearings, and a switch turns click stops on or off. With click stops on, it moves between horizontal and vertical in 90° steps.
- Mount
- Sony E-mount
- Focal length
- 600mm
- Max aperture
- f/4
- Diaphragm
- 11-blade circular
- Optics
- 1 XA element, 3 fluorite elements, ED glass elements
- Coatings
- Nano AR coating; fluorine coating on front element
- Autofocus
- Two XD (Extreme Dynamic) Linear Motors
- Stabilization
- Optical SteadyShot; 5-axis when combined with in-body stabilization
- Video
- Power Focus function
- Body
- Magnesium alloy, dust- and moisture-resistant
- Tripod collar
- Fixed, bearing-guided rotation, switchable click stops at 90° increments
- Weight
- 6.71 lb