Customers are impressed with the zoom and sharpness of the 200-600mm lens. The build quality and performance in less-than-ideal lighting conditions are also well-received. However, some customers find the size and weight to be a drawback.
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Zoom
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Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great for wildlife photography.
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Posted . Owned for 6 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Great for wildlife shooting. It's heavy so will be good to bring a tripod along if you are planning to use it for a long time.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Novice, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our 200-600mm lens. We are also happy to hear that its performance meet your standard. These are the feedback that we really want to hear from our customers. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you very much for choosing Sony. - Pakorn
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Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Ultimate for birding, wildlife and aviation
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Posted . Owned for less than 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Pros:
* In combination with latest Alpha bodies, this is the ultimate lens for birding, wildlife and aviation spotting, both in terms of optical quality and auto focus performance.
* Strap mounted on the lens itself is ingenious, as you can imagine, having this hanging on an Alpha body would probably rip it apart.
Cons:
* Its size limits the choice of pouches, bags and cases, as it doesn't fit into anything designed for 150-600mm lenses.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hello MarcoPollo, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for your review on the SEL200600G. We truly appreciate your feedback and are glad you are enjoying the fast autofocus and image quality for bird, wildlife, and aviation photography! -Sony Social Support Nick
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Sharpness
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony 200-600 lens
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I bought this as a replacement to my Sony Alpha 70-400. The lens fits my Sony A7RIII and after I got used to carrying a bigger lens, it fits me perfectly. The photos are sharp. I did replace the foot with an Acrc-type foot that mounts to my tripod. I also use a black rapid strap that screws into the replacement foot so I can carry the lens easily to my side. Since it is a little bit heavy, this protects the camera.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi maxliv, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our 200-600mm lens. We are also happy to hear that its performance meet your standard. These are the feedback that we really want to hear from our customers. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you very much for choosing Sony. - Pakorn
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Yaaaa
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This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Love it would buy another from bestbuy for my family
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hello JamesB, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. The SEL200600G is a great lens! Sharp quality pictures. We are happy you are enjoying your lens. If you have any questions or concerns please reach out to us at Sony's General Consumer Support: 239-245-6360. Thank you for choosing Sony! - Edward (8/25/2025) Sony Social Support
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Sharpness
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Impressive Lens
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Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very good lens and I like quality of Images and video seem a bit soft when using this lens
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Dhaval, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL200600G lens. We are glad to hear that you are impressed with this lens. Thank you for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Regards, Larry 9-5-2024 Sony Social Support
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Sharpness
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great lense for sony bodies
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Awesome lense and great image quality. Unfortunately when i picked up the lense from the best buy store, the box was damaged but the lense was fine
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Steven37, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We're happy to hear you are loving this lens. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 02-23-24 Sony Social Support
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Sharpness
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Extraordinary!
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Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Very happy with the purchase. Has been easy to use and provides sharp images . Really helped my abilty to photograph my grand'daughters graduation and ducks and geese on the pond behind my house.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi SonosSystem, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our SEL200600G lens. We are also happy to hear that its performance meets your standard for your grand daughter graduation and wild life photography. These are the feedback that we really want to hear from our customers. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you very much for choosing Sony. - Pakorn (Sony Social Support)
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Zoom
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Heavy, but worth it.
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I have been loving this lens, though it is large and heavy. I was going to use it to replace my Sigma 100-400mm but ended up keeping both as the the 100-400 is way easier to travel with and keep the 200-600 for specific wildlife trips.
It seems to focus better and faster, and gets the reach with even a little sharper photos.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi gokujou, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our 200-600mm lens. We are also happy to hear that its performance meet your standard. These are the feedback that we really want to hear from our customers. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you very much for choosing Sony. - Pakorn
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Sharpness
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sharp/clear
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Item is well disgned and the image is sharp. Bring nature closer to you.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi LeoJ, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL200600G lens. We are glad to hear that you think our lens is well designed and produce sharp images perfect for wildlife photography. Thank you so much for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Pakorn (Sony Social Support)
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Zoom
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing!!
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
By far my favorite lens to use! I never go anywhere without it!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi jermag74, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for sharing your experience with the SEL200600G lens. We are glad to hear that you think our lens is now your favorite lens to have on your camera body. Thank you so much for choosing Sony. For any questions or concerns, you can reach us at 239-245-6360. Pakorn (Sony Social Support)
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Sharpness
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Reach is crazy
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Insane Reach, somewhat sharp under less than ideal lighting conditions as well!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi ZacharyO,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback on our SEL200600G lens. We're glad to hear that you're happy with our product and that it meet your needs. Thanks again for choosing Sony!
If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.
Rubychelle
3-18-2024
Sony Social Support
Cons mentioned:
Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Does exactly as it is intended, no downside
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
A fine lens. Clarity is the best. Good decision. It’s heavy.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi WilliamH,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback on our SEL200600G lens. We're happy to hear that you're satisfied with our product and it meets your needs. Thanks again for choosing Sony!
If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.
Rubychelle
3-31-2024
Sony Social Support
Pros mentioned:
Zoom
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Sony 200 -600 mm Lens
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Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
One powerful lens. II use it with the Sony A7rIV and I absolutely love it. It takes some getting used to, but well worth the money since the 600 is only $11,000.00 more.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Thank You for sharing your experience with us. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We're excited to see what our customers can create with our products.
Cons mentioned:
Size
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
BEST TELEPHOTO LENS FOR THE MONEY
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
I love this lens.. Don't get me wrong it is big .... but man it works great been using it on the Sony A7iv even in crop mode at 900mm it produces GREAT PHOTO'S
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Mark, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our lens. We are also happy to hear that its performance meet your standard. These are the feedback that we really want to hear from our customers. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you very much for choosing Sony. - Pakorn (Sony Social Support)
Cons mentioned:
Weight
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
love it
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Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
wonderful lens
it is a bit heavy on the one end so a tripod may work best
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Rebecca, thank you for sharing you feedback on this lens. Its great to hear you are enjoying this lens. It is definitely not the lightest, but can be handheld with its amazing stabilizer which helps keeps the image steady. We hope you continue to enjoy this lens in your photography adventures. Thank you for choosing Sony. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. -Linda 10-27-23 Sony Social Support
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Sharpness
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
The best
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
This lens is plenty sharp. Compared to the 100-400GM in the real world differences are minimal. Solid construction, nice physical controls, best e Mount super telephoto that doesn’t cost 12k.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi Jd125p, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy to hear that you love our 200-600mm lens. We are also happy to hear that its performance meet your standard. These are the feedback that we really want to hear from our customers. Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts and experience. And thank you very much for choosing Sony. - Pakorn
Pros mentioned:
Zoom
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Outdoors
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Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Good lens great for outdoor activities like sports
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hello TuN1, Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback. We are happy to hear you are enjoying this lens for your outdoor adventures. Thank you for choosing Sony. -Linda 01-25-24 Sony Social Support
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Zoom
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Top of the line
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Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
The best telephoto zoom ever, The best in the market
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi JaimeM, Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. Thank you for your feedback on our SEL200600G lens. We appreciate your loyalty to Sony and we're glad to hear that you find our zoom lens to be the best.
If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360. Rubychelle
11-20-2023 Sony Social Support
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Build quality
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Recommend it
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Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Absolute stonker of a lens...build quality, subject tracking and auto focus are phenomenal, and the whole internal zoom mechanism makes it easy to operate and handle.
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hello Dhruv, Thank You for sharing your experience with us. Sony's commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority. We are happy that you are enjoying our zoom lens. Your recommendation will help others in their decision process. -Vincent
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Great Lens for Wildlife Photography!
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Posted . Owned for 2 weeks when reviewed.
This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.
Overall, this is a great lens that hits 9 out of 10 times on focus which is great.
It definitely meets my requirements and is a great wildlife lens!
I definitely recommend buying a camo wrap for it for protection.
Also, make sure to work your muscles because this is a beast!
I would recommend this to a friend
Brand response from SonyListens
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Hi JohnS,
Sony commitment to customer satisfaction is our top priority.
Thank you for your feedback on our SEL200600G lens. We're glad to hear that you're happy with our product and you find it great to use for wildlife photography. Thanks again for choosing Sony!
If there is anything specific you would like to share or know about, feel free to contact us at 239-245-6360.