Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro vs Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS

Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro

Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro

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Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS

Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS

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Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro vs Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS

When comparing Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS and Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro, 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 600 mm f4 GM OSS which weighs 3040 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.

2. Compare minimum focusing distance

When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 16 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 451 cm for Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS.

Winner: Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro

Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).


Specifications

Full specifications table of Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro and Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS:

Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS
Sony FE 50/2.8 MacroSony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS

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BrandSonySony
YearMissing2019
Weight236 g3040 g
MountSony ESony E
Focal Length50 mm600 mm
Largest Aperture2.84
Anamorphic LensNoNo
Minimum Focusing Distance16 cm451 cm
TypePrimePrime
Filter Thread5540.5
StabilizationNoYes
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?YesYes
Stabilization TypeMissingSony Optical SteadyShot (OSS)


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Sony FE 50/2.8 Macro and Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS was last updated on August 14, 2025.