Sony FE 50mm F1.8 vs Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS

Sony FE 50mm F1.8

Sony FE 50mm F1.8

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Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS

Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS

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Sony FE 50mm F1.8 vs Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS

When comparing Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS and Sony FE 50mm F1.8, which one is better?

1. Lens Mount Comparison

These two lenses use the same lens mount, the Sony E. This means that both lenses are compatible with cameras that use this mount.

Winner: Tied

Regarding lens mount: Popular lens mounts are Canon RF and EF, Micro Four Thirds and Nikon Z. Different lens mounts lets you connect different lenses to camera bodies, but some might not be compatible. This can be helped by using an adapter, like a Canon EF to RF adapter.

2. Largest Aperture Comparison

The Sony FE 50mm F1.8 has the largest aperture of the two lenses at 1.8 compared to the 4 aperture of Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS. This means that you get more light to your sensor using Sony FE 50mm F1.8 wide open, and therefore it might be a better lens in dark situations.

Winner: Sony FE 50mm F1.8

Regarding largest aperture: A lower aperture number means that the widest aperture on the lens is larger. This means that more light will hit the sensor and also that the depth of field will be shallower, better separating your subject from the background.


Specifications

Full specifications table of Sony FE 50mm F1.8 and Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS:

Sony FE 50mm F1.8 Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS
Sony FE 50mm F1.8Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS

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BrandSonySony
WeightMissing3040 g
Lens MountSony ESony E
Focal Length50 mm600 mm
Largest Aperture1.84
AnamorphicMissingNo
Minimum Focus DistanceMissing451 cm
TypeMissingPrime
Aperture RangeMissing4 - 22
Filter Thread DiameterMissing40.5
Aperture BladesMissing11
Lens GroupsMissing18
Lens ElementsMissing24
Image StabilizationMissingYes
AutofocusMissingEvet
MacroMissingNo
Weather SealMissingYes
Full Frame CoverageMissingYes
Lens Hood IncludedMissingYes
Stabilization TypeMissingSony Optical SteadyShot (OSS)


Camera Verdict

This comparison of Sony FE 50mm F1.8 and Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS was last updated on December 19, 2024.