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FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS vs FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS

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FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS
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FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS
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FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS
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FE 400mm F4.5 GM OSS
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      At a glance

      Key differences

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      Side-by-side specifications

      Camera8 differences
      Aperture Range - Wide / Long
      f/4.5-32 / f/5.6-40
      f/4-22
      Extender Compatible?
      Y
      Y
      Lens Hood Included / Model?
      Y / ALC-SH151 Buy ►
      Y / ALC-SH158 Buy ►
      Lens Hood Size (DxL)
      4.56 x 3.04” (115.9 x 77.1mm)
      7.54 x 6.59” (191.6 x 167.4mm)
      Lens Hood Weight
      3.9 oz (110g)
      8.8 oz (250g)
      Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max)
      11.05 - 14.21” (280.6 - 360.9mm)
      23.44 - 23.44” (595.3 - 595.3mm)
      Lenses / Groups
      22/16
      24/18
      Number of Aperture Blades
      9
      11
      Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom
      1.22” / 1.78” (31.1mm / 45.1mm)
      3.39” (86.1mm)
      Design5 differences
      Actual Weight
      49.2 oz (1395g)
      108.4 oz (3070g)
      In-Use Weight
      56 oz (1585g)
      117.2 oz (3320g)
      Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL)
      3.7 x 8.07” (93.9 x 205mm)
      6.44 x 17.68” (163.6 x 449mm)
      Manufacturer Specification Weight
      49.2 oz (1395g)
      107.3 oz (3040g)
      Measured Size (DxL)
      3.85 x 8.24” (98 x 209.3mm)
      6.45 x 17.92” (164 x 455.1mm)
      Connectivity1 difference
      Filter Size
      77mm UV ► CP ►
      DI 40.5mm UV ► CP ►
      Audio2 differences
      Distance Scale? / Type
      N
      N
      Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long)
      38.58” (980mm)
      177.56” (4510mm)
      Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long)
      37.76” / 38.82” (959mm / 986mm)
      174.49” (4432mm)
      General12 differences
      AF Motor Type
      SSM
      XD Linear Motor
      Angle of View: Diagonal
      24° – 6° 10'
      4° 10'
      Case Included? / Type?
      Y /
      Y / Hard Case Buy ►
      Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges
      Y / Full 9.84' (3m) - ∞
      Y / 14.8'- 49.2' (4.5m - 15m) 49.2' (15m) - ∞ Full
      Focus Ring Rotation
      270°
      70°
      Max Diameter at Tripod Ring
      4.9” (124.5mm)
      6.1” (154.1mm)
      Max Length at Full Extension
      11.4” (289.6mm)
      17.92” (455.1mm)
      Maximum Magnification
      0.35x
      0.14x
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      Specifications
      Sony FE 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 GM OSS Lens
      Sony FE 600mm F4 GM OSS Lens
      Tripod Ring Included? / Removable?
      Y / Y
      Y / N
      Year Introduced
      2017
      2019
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