Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS vs Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM
Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS vs Sony FE 85mm F1.4 GM
When comparing Sony FE 85mm F1.4 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 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.
Specifications
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 | |
 |  | |
| 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 |