Sony FE 200-600mm review - HANDS-ON first looks 

This internal zoom makes it the first affordable supertelephoto zoom that I actually want, not merely would settle for.

I can honestly say this is the best review of this lens so far , all my questions were answered. perfect , thank you !

What I think sets you apart from the rest of the youtubers is that you would talk about the minor things that may seem insignificant, but play a role in influencing the real-world user experience in your review. For example, the amount of twist needed to apply when zooming from one end to the other is something that others lack. Also, comparing it with the 100-400GM is exactly what I'd like to hear. Great review as always. Keep it up!

My hands-on first-looks review of Sony's FE 200-600mm $2k super-tele zoom!

Thanks Gordon. I have pre-ordered one to use with my A9 and A7RIII. I traded in my Sigma Contemporary 150-600mm lens. Cheers

I was more impressed by this lens than I had expected to be before your review, particularly by the internal zooming and its hand-held stabilisation (given your affection for caffeine :)

Thats a fine review of what seems to be a great lens. The internal zooming is a really great feature in 'real world' use.

You ALWAYS give the best lens reviews and this was no exception, thanks! Just jumped off the cliff and bought this baby on sale with EDU pricing at $1.5k USD.

Ordered this lens as soon as preorders opened. You always do a great job. Thanks for the review.

I must admit that the new Sony FE 200-600mm is impressive, my preference remains locked on the new Sigma 60-600mm 4.5-6.3 Sport. Yes, the while the Sigma lens extends/retracts zooming, the 60-600mm is an overwhelming feature to use one camera for wide-angle to super-telephoto captures, plus a fantastic OS and sharp images. The Sigma focus is acceptable and pretty fast after setting up the refining the settings using the Sigma Dock. Both Sony and Sigma x-600mm are designed for daylight events rather than night time as 6.3 raises the ISO bar too high on high shutter speeds for sports action shots. While the pricing of both lenses is equal, the disparity is mainly in the optical ratio where Sigma offers more for the same price, but this could change.

Props for Jordan's lovely expressions, the man was born to be an actor rather than a camera operator.

Nice - Nice - i pre-order this lense - i use my SEL 100 400 often at the Leipzig Zoo (This zoo is very well known in Germany - because there are several Tv-series filmed. ) but sometimes i need more Zoom^^.

I got a chance to try the 200-600 last week, really like it. Selling the 100-400 GM. Ordered the 200-600mm today. Just need more reach for birds & wildlife.

Gordon, a great job as always, and in such good company

Great review. I was ready to pull the trigger on the 100-400 but now I’m not sure. Will have to do a side by side comparison for size and weight and make a decision.

Loved model position and their expressions in focus test portion :) very good presentation of the lens Gordon, thanks!

I appreciate your opinion Gordon. The 200-600mm looks like a very promising lens. Good quality and a reachable price point.

I was about to pull the trigger on the 100-400, but needed to check in with Mr. Laing. Great video!

At which focal length does the maximum aperture change from f5.6 to f6.3?

Good overview Gordon. Look a pretty decent lens and not too expensive given it's build quality, internal zooming etc. One thing I noticed though was some distracting specular highlights both in the low light stadium shots (on the seats/stands in the background) and the birds in flight images (in the background on the water)-they had that 'onion ring' effect too. It's also a pity it was not a 200-600mm constant f5.6; that would have trumped Nikon's 200-500mm f5.6. But still looks good for wildlife which is what I mainly photograph/film.