When comparing Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM and Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS, which one is better?
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM which weighs 820 g, compared to the loser Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS which weighs 2115 g.
Winner: Sony FE 85mm F1.4 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.
Full specifications table of Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS and Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM:
Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS | Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM | |
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Brand | Sony | Sony |
Weight | 2115 g | 820 g |
Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Focal Length | 200 - 600 mm | 85 mm |
Largest Aperture | 5.6 - 6.3 | 1.4 |
Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
Minimum Focusing Distance | Missing | 85 cm |
Type | Zoom | Prime |
Filter Thread | Missing | 77 |
Stabilization | Yes | No |
Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |
Stabilization Type | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) | Missing |