Sony Announces FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens

From Sony:
 
A new native full-frame Sony 200-600mm super-telephoto zoom with Optical SteadyShot (OSS) brings a powerful and versatile new option to Sony Alpha mirrorless shooters. The new lens expands the Sony native mirrorless full-frame lens lineup and is set to be a favorite for sports and wildlife photographers as well as other photographers looking for the extra reach of a true super-telephoto zoom.
 
SAN DIEGO — June 11, 2019 — Sony Electronics Inc. today announced another new lens for their expanding full-frame FE lens lineup, the new FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS super-telephoto zoom lens (model SEL200600G).
 
Sony’s furthest reaching E-mount zoom, the new G Lens™ series model utilizes many of the company’s most advanced lens design technologies to ensure excellent image quality, high-performance autofocus (AF) and outstanding control. When paired with any of the latest, fast Sony E-mount camera bodies, it will reliably track and accurately capture all types of moving subjects, including birds, wildlife, athletes in motion and much more.
 
“We will continue to innovate and expand upon our E-mount lens lineup, which now features 33 full-frame models and 51 lenses in total. The new 200-600mm super-telephoto zoom lens gives Sony’s camera users yet another powerful tool to realize their vision,” said Neal Manowitz, deputy president for Imaging and Professional Solutions Americas at Sony Electronics. “For wildlife or bird photographers, sports photography enthusiasts and many others, it offers a new level of creative freedom, striking the ultimate balance between performance and portability.”
 
Key Features – New FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS Super-Telephoto Zoom Lens
 
Extended reach with built-in stabilization
 
Versatile tele-zoom range from 200mm telephoto to 600mm super-telephoto
 
Compatible with Sony’s E-mount 1.4x and 2.0x teleconverters, extending the reach to a maximum of 840mm at f/9 or 1200mm at f/13 with outstanding image quality and AF performance
 
Built-in optical stabilization with three different mode settings, enabling images that are sharp and in-focus at extended super-telephoto focal lengths
 
High resolution and corner-to-corner sharpness throughout the entire zoom range
 
Five extra-low dispersion (ED) glass elements and an aspherical element, arranged in a new optical design that minimizes chromatic aberration
 
11-blade circular aperture mechanism that ensures beautiful bokeh
 
Coated with Sony’s original Nano AR coating to suppress unwanted reflections, glare or ghosting in images
 
Fast, precise & quiet autofocus (1)
 
Equipped with Sony’s Direct Drive SSM (DDSSM) focusing system, which has the power and precision needed to drive the lens mechanism for remarkably fast, accurate focusing
 
Advanced focus system for exceptionally quiet operation, avoiding any unwanted noise that can disrupt an unpredictable subject like a resting bird or other forms of wildlife
 
Internal zoom mechanism for reliable & stable handheld shooting
 
Overall lens length does not change while zooming, maintaining consistent balance and distance between the front of the lens and desired shooting subject
 
A fixed-length structure – internal zoom mechanism – retains high resistance to dust and moisture in order to deal with difficult outdoor conditions
 
Quick zoom operation with light zoom ring torque
 
Refined control & reliability for use in the field
 
Focus ring featuring Linear Response MF for fine, responsive manual focus control
 
Three customizable focus-hold buttons, plus a Focus Range Limiter
 
Dust and moisture resistant design (2) and fluorine coating on the front element to resist dirt and fingerprints
 
Pricing & Availability
 
The FE 200-600mm F5.6-6.3 G OSS will ship in August 2019 for approximately $ 2,000 US and $ 2,600 CA. It will be sold at a variety of Sony’s authorized dealers throughout North America.
 
Notes:
 
When the NEX series, ILCE-3000/3500, ILCE-5000/5100, ILCE-7/7R/7S, is attached, the autofocus function is limited. For details, please visit our support site.
 
Not guaranteed to be 100% dust and moisture proof
 
 
The Sony FE 200-600mm f/5.6-6.3 G OSS Lens is available for preorder starting at 11am ET, Thu Jun 13 (be sure to support us by using our links if making this lens part of your kit!): B&H | Adorama

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