A mobile G MasterTM 600 mm prime you can shoot handheld

Unrivalled G Master image quality and advanced AF come together in a 600 mm prime lens that redefines super-telephoto prime potential. With a compact E-mount body you have a perfectly balanced, mobile system that can capture sharp details on wildlife that can't be approached closely with unprecedented ease, even when handheld. Explore a new world of super-telephoto freedom.

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Sample images
Photographer carrying a super-telephoto lens while steadying himself with one hand on rocky terrain
The compact, lightweight, easy super-telephoto prime

This high-performance 600 mm F6.3 super-telephoto prime lens is the world’s lightest at just 995 g (35.1 oz., minus tripod foot). A combination of G Master optics and the latest mechanical design achieves remarkably low weight, smooth handling, and minimum fatigue while delivering outstanding image quality when shooting handheld. Overall length is just 263 mm (10-3/8 in.) for outstanding mobility.

A mandarin duck swimming on water
Superb G Master sharpness for breathtaking detail

Super ED (Extra-low Dispersion) and ED glass elements in an advanced optical design minimise aberration for high resolution that befits the G Master brand. Sony’s original Nano AR Coating II effectively suppresses flare and ghosting for superior clarity and contrast in backlit conditions. An 11-blade circular aperture and individually optimised spherical aberration contribute to smooth, creamy G Master bokeh.

Gannet in flight over the ocean
AF that reliably captures challenging subjects

Two of Sony’s high-thrust XD (extreme dynamic) Linear Motors work with an advanced algorithm to bring out the full AF speed and precision potential of the latest camera bodies. Focus and subject tracking are fast, precise, and quiet. The unpredictable movements of birds and wildlife are reliably tracked and captured, even when shooting 120 fps bursts with the α9 III body, for example.

Surfer performing a maneuver on a breaking wave
Enhanced shooting freedom and control

Optical image stabilisation with selectable modes delivers sharp images when shooting handheld. The lens and a compatible body can work in concert for even more effective stabilisation. Four focus hold buttons and a function ring can be customised as needed, while Full Time DMF and Focus Range Limit switches offer flexible focus control. Focal length can be extended to 1200 mm with an optional teleconverter.

Illustration showing locations of dust and moisture resistant seals on the lens body
Reliable in challenging outdoor conditions

A dust and moisture resistant design ensures high reliability in outdoor conditions where light rain and airborne dust might otherwise be a problem. The front lens element features a fluorine coating that prevents contaminants from sticking to the lens surface while making it easier to clean.

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Configuration diagram of the lens showing locations of Super ED and ED glass elements
Lens Configuration

G Master series lenses take imaging and expression to previously unattainable levels with a stunning blend of extremely high resolution and softly dissolving background bokeh

[1] Super ED (Extra-low Dispersion) Glass  [2] ED (Extra-low Dispersion) Glass

MTF(modulation transfer function) charts
MTF Chart

MTF (Modulation Transfer Function) describes how well a lens can reproduce fine details, measured as the degree of contrast achieved between finely spaced lines.

[1] Contrast (%)  [2] Distance from optical center of lens (mm)  [3] Max. aperture  [4] F8 aperture  [5] Spatial frequency  [6] 10 line pairs / mm  [7] 30 line pairs / mm  [8] Radial values  [9] Tangential values

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Lens Controls

1. Focus hold button  2. Function ring  3. Focusing ring  4. Tripod mount

Side view of a super-telephoto lens with labeled parts: Focus mode switch, Full-time DMF switch, Focus range limiter, SteadyShot switch, SteadyShot mode switch

1. Focus mode switch  2. Full-time DMF switch  3. Focus range limiter  4. SteadyShot switch  5. SteadyShot mode switch

FE 600mm F6.3 GM OSS compatibility

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Specifications & Features

  • G Master quality in a lightweight, compact, easy-handling 600 mm prime

  • An ideal blend of stunning G Master resolution and exquisite bokeh

  • XD Linear Motors contribute to fast, precise, quiet AF and tracking

  • Professional control in a remarkably compact, lightweight lens

  • Dust and moisture resistant for high reliability in challenging conditions

Minimum Focus Distance
2.5 m (8.21 ft)
Maximum Magnification ratio (x)
0.25
Filter Diameter (mm)
95
Weight
995 g (35.1 oz.)
Left-side view of a super-telephoto lens with dimensions
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