Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS vs Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports
Both are Sony E mount primes for sports & action and telephoto — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS | Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 600mm | 200mm |
| Max aperture | f/4 | f/2 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
Which should you buy?
- the Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports opens wider (f/2) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports (200mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS (600mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
- the Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS is first-party (Sony) for guaranteed full autofocus and in-camera corrections; the Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports is third-party — usually the value pick
Where to buy
Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSSSee price on Amazon
Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS SportsSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS and the Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports?
The Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS is 600mm f/4 prime, full-frame; the Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports is 200mm f/2 prime, full-frame. Both fit the Sony E mount.
Which is better in low light, the Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS or the Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports?
The Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports — its f/2 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/4 of the other.
Do the Sony FE 600mm f/4 GM OSS and Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports fit the same camera?
Yes — both are Sony E mount lenses, so they fit Sony a7/a9/a1 (full-frame) and a6000-series (APS-C).
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