Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS vs Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS vs Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
When comparing Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR and Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR which weighs 1955 g, compared to the loser Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS which weighs 2115 g.
Winner: Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS and Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR:
| Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS | Nikon Nikkor Z 180-600mm f/5.6-6.3 VR | |
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| Brand | Sony | Nikon |
| Weight | 2115 g | 1955 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon Z |
| Focal Length | 200 - 600 mm | 180 - 600 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 5.6 - 6.3 | 5.6 - 6.3 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Filter Thread | Missing | 95 |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |
| Stabilization Type | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) | Nikon Vibration Reduction (VR) |