What do you folks think, new Sony 200-600mm lens at DVinfo.net

Jeff Wisener · June 14th, 2019, 10:42 PM

A number of quick reviews like this, nothing too in depth since it hasn't been released yet.

David Barnett · June 16th, 2019, 08:14 PM

Watched a few minutes of it, seems like its really good for what it is & for the price. Personally, I wouldn't have a need for 200-600mm. Rarely, at least. Maybe in a big catholic church. I occassionally shoot some youth sports & tournament type stuff but its pretty shoddy pay & I just go with a camcorder camera.

Seems a very niche market for a lens that distance. $2,000 while 'steep', for what it is its probably a decent price. In a year or two Sigma or Tamron etc will probably have a cheaper knockoff for about $1200. Tough to say but if one has the money & needs a lens like this, then go for it.

Jeff Wisener · November 28th, 2021, 03:11 AM

^ Thanks for input .I have owned the lens for for months, shot numerous YouTube videos. Regarding the quality of the lens. I am satisficed with it. I don't think it is quite as sharp as my Canon 400mm F5.6 prime but it is a zoom lens. It is sharp enough and I use that extra 200mm so the 600mm is very useful to me. Ask me questions if you have any.

Here is a typical video I shot using the lens. I thought the Surfer Girls and Beach Babes might interest some of you guys not interested in Surfing. Please follow my Channel if you are interested in Bali & Surfing at Bali Surf Hunters YouTube channel.

June 14th, 2019, 10:42 PM	#1
Jeff Wisener Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oceanside Ca & Bali Indonesia Posts: 158	What do you folks think, new Sony 200-600mm lens A number of quick reviews like this, nothing too in depth since it hasn't been released yet. YouTube (Short URL)

June 16th, 2019, 08:14 PM	#2
David Barnett Major Player Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Philly, PA Posts: 951	Re: What do you folks think, new Sony 200-600mm lens Watched a few minutes of it, seems like its really good for what it is & for the price. Personally, I wouldn't have a need for 200-600mm. Rarely, at least. Maybe in a big catholic church. I occassionally shoot some youth sports & tournament type stuff but its pretty shoddy pay & I just go with a camcorder camera. Seems a very niche market for a lens that distance. $2,000 while 'steep', for what it is its probably a decent price. In a year or two Sigma or Tamron etc will probably have a cheaper knockoff for about $1200. Tough to say but if one has the money & needs a lens like this, then go for it.

November 28th, 2021, 03:11 AM	#3
Jeff Wisener Regular Crew Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Oceanside Ca & Bali Indonesia Posts: 158	Re: What do you folks think, new Sony 200-600mm lens ^ Thanks for input .I have owned the lens for for months, shot numerous YouTube videos. Regarding the quality of the lens. I am satisficed with it. I don't think it is quite as sharp as my Canon 400mm F5.6 prime but it is a zoom lens. It is sharp enough and I use that extra 200mm so the 600mm is very useful to me. Ask me questions if you have any. Here is a typical video I shot using the lens. I thought the Surfer Girls and Beach Babes might interest some of you guys not interested in Surfing. Please follow my Channel if you are interested in Bali & Surfing at Bali Surf Hunters YouTube channel. YouTube (Short URL)