Sony G Master SEL600F40GM 600mm
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
What Buyers Say
Sony G Master SEL600F40GM 600mm
The Sony 600mm f/4 GM is widely praised as the ultimate telephoto prime for wildlife and bird photography. Users consistently highlight its exceptional sharpness, fast autofocus, and superb balance that makes hand-held shooting feasible despite its size. While the high price and need for a specialized bag are noted, the optical performance and build quality are considered unmatched.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Superb balance for hand-held use
- Excellent build quality
- Great with teleconverters
Cons
- Very high price
- Requires specialized camera bag
- Long minimum focus distance
- Heavy and bulky
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
The Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM lens is widely praised for its excellent sharpness, fast and silent autofocus, and lightweight design, making it a fantastic value for amateur photographers and wildlife enthusiasts. Many users highlight the impressive image quality at the long end and the effective image stabilization, though some note softness beyond 200mm and noticeable vignetting at full zoom. A few reviewers experienced quality control issues like blurry images or a non-functional focus ring, but the overwhelming consensus is that this lens delivers outstanding performance for its price point.
Pros
- Excellent sharpness for the price
- Fast and silent STM autofocus
- Lightweight and compact design
- Effective image stabilization
- Great value for money
Cons
- Softness beyond 200mm
- Noticeable vignetting at full zoom
- Plastic build quality
- Electronic manual focus requires camera power
- Slow maximum aperture (f/5.6 at 250mm)
Scores
Specifications
| Sony G Master SEL600F40GM 600mm | Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | super-telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 600 mm | 55 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 600 mm | 250 mm |
| Elements | 24 | 15 |
| Groups | 24 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1★ | 0 |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 1 |
| Coating | Nano AR Coating | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF-S |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 3.04 kg | 0.38 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 58 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | XD linear motor★ | STM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | 4 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 4.50 m | 850 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.14x | 0.29x★ |
Pros & Cons
Sony G Master SEL600F40GM 600mm
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average build (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average macro (24th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS STM
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average macro (31st percentile)
Verdict
Scores 86 overall, wins 5 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 22 specs.