Sony G Master SEL600F40GM 600mm
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
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
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
The Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC DN Art lens is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional image quality, fast constant aperture, and compact internal zoom design. Users highlight its sharpness, lightweight build, and excellent autofocus performance, especially on crop-sensor mirrorless cameras like the Canon R7 and Fujifilm bodies. A few questions about compatibility with specific cameras and features like weather sealing and aperture ring are noted, but the overall sentiment is extremely positive.
Pros
- Exceptional image quality
- Fast constant f/1.8 aperture
- Compact internal zoom design
- Lightweight build
- Sharp and bright photos
Cons
- No weather sealing mentioned
- No manual aperture ring on some mounts
- Compatibility questions with full-frame cameras
- Expensive for some buyers
Scores
Specifications
| Sony G Master SEL600F40GM 600mm | Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | super-telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 600 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 600 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 24 | 17 |
| Groups | 24 | 11 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| Coating | Nano AR Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11 | 11 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Fujifilm X |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 3.04 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 41 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | XD linear motor★ | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 5 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 4.50 m | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.14x | 1:4.8★ |
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)
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
- Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sony G Master SEL600F40GM 600mm
No current pricing available
Sigma Art 17-40mm f/1.8 DC
Verdict
Scores 96 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
