Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS vs Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro
Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS vs Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro
When comparing Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro 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 50/2.8 Macro which weighs 236 g, compared to the loser Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS which weighs 2115 g.
Winner: Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro
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 50/2.8 Macro:
| Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS | Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sony | Sony |
| Weight | 2115 g | 236 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 200 - 600 mm | 50 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 5.6 - 6.3 | 2.8 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | Missing | 16 cm |
| Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Filter Thread | Missing | 55 |
| Stabilization | Yes | No |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |
| Stabilization Type | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) | Missing |