Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS vs Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS vs Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
When comparing Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM 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 Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM which weighs 680 g, compared to the loser Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS which weighs 2115 g.
Winner: Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM
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 Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM:
| Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS | Sony FE 16-35mm F2.8 GM | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Weight | 2115 g | 680 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 200 - 600 mm | 16 - 35 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 5.6 - 6.3 | 2.8 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | Missing | 28 cm |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Filter Thread | Missing | 82 |
| Stabilization | Yes | Missing |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |
| Stabilization Type | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) | Missing |