Sharpness Comparisonįor these sharpness tests I mainly used my Sony a7R III together with a sturdy tripod. Also adding the teleconverter does impact image quality which you will see in the following sharpness tests. You can add the 1.4x teleconverter to the 100-400 which takes you to 560mm and gets you close to 600, however you’ll now be at f/8 compared with f/6.3 of the 200-600. The 100-400 isn’t so gimbal friendly and you’ll need to balance it at each focal length you wish to use it at or simply tighten the gimbal head each time you remove your hands. If you are using a gimbal then balancing the 200-600 is a breeze and due to it’s internal zoom design it remains balanced as you zoom in and out. The zoom throw is also greater at around 3.5 inches and may require you to adjust your grip when zooming from 100-400. Even on the smoothest setting there is quite some resistance when shooting skywards which makes it more difficult to achieve a nice smooth zoom action. Zooming on the 100-400 isn’t the most pleasant experience when compared to the 200-600. The zoom action is also very smooth with the perfect amount of resistance. The internal zoom doesn’t throw off the balance at all when you zoom in and out, and the short zoom throw of 2.5 inches requires just a twist of the wrist to go from 200mm to 600mm and back again. When it comes to zooming the 200-600 wins hands down. Teleconverter Supportīoth lenses support the Sony 1.4x (SEL14TC) and 2x (SEL20TC) teleconverters. The Sony 100-400 features a 77mm filter thread whilst the 200-600 has a larger 95mm thread. Both hoods can also be inverted and attached to the lens to reduce the transport size. If you do purchase this lens I’d recommend checking that the hood does click firmly into place, if this isn’t the case and you feel like it could easily come loose then I’d recommend returning the lens for a replacement.īoth hoods feature a rubber ring to protect the hood if you stand the lenses upright. The 200-600 lens hood should click into place with a nice firm click (as mine does), however some Alpha Shooters appear to have received hoods that are not attaching so firmly and a few have even lost or damaged the hoods as a result. The Sony 200-600 includes the ALC-SH157 bayonet style hood but unlike the 100-400 this does not include a small hatch or release button, there is also no velvet like lining on the inside just dark plastic. I’ve not used this myself but it goes get very positive reviews. There’s also the Really Right Stuff LCF-102 for the 200-600 ( B&H Photo). The foot mounts are different sizes so if you already have the Kirk LP-65 on your 100-400 I’m afraid it won’t fit the 200-600. I’m using the Kirk LP-65 ( B&H Photo) for my 100-400 and have also purchased the Kirk LP-68 ( B&H Photo) for the 200-600. Personally I prefer to replace the original foot with one that is arca-swiss compatible, as quick release plates can come loose and I have in the past left them at home and only realized when I came to mount the lens to my gimbal which is rather frustrating, they also add additional weight. So if you wish to use the lens on a tripod or gimbal head this leaves you with two options, you can either attach an arca-swiss quick release plate to the foot, or you can replace the entire foot for one that is arca-swiss compatible. Neither feet include an Arca-Swiss quick release plate which other lenses like the Sigma 60-600 do feature. Sony a9 Autofocus Test at 560mm / 600mmīoth lenses are very well made from magnesium-alloy and feature rubber gaskets to help keep dust and moisture at bay.īesides the obvious focal length and aperture differences, the biggest difference is that the 100-400 lens extends when you zoom whilst the 200-600 features a fixed length internal zoom design that does not extend, and therefore the distance between the front element and your subject does not change as you zoom.Sony a7R III Autofocus Test at 560mm / 600mm.Sony a7III Autofocus Test at 560mm / 600mm.Sony a6400 Autofocus Test at 560mm / 600mm.Vignetting with 2x Teleconverter at 800mm / 1200mm.Vignetting with 1.4x Teleconverter at 560mm / 840mm.
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