have both of the lenses and the 6700 and a1 bodies.
There is very little difference in image quality. The smaller sensor has some limitations with light and the high burst rate and megapixel count are different of course.
The 200 -600 and a1 is a beast. For this 69 yr old it’s a tripod only wildlife rig. I can get away with a monopod but it’s still a bit of a chore as the lens is so big.
The 6700 with the Tameron 28-75 or the 18-135 Sony paired with 70-350mm is a small light kit from hikes that sometimes the bigger gear is just not realistic.
I mean, I have a lot of questions about the computer monitor but that’s not what we are here for. Anyways, the difference between 525mm and 600 really doesn’t seem that far apart. And best lens is the one you can carry. So APC lens wins hands down
I used a 200-600mm G OSS lens this past weekend for motorsports shooting at an endurance event for GT World Challenge.. and let me tell yall. That lens is heavy and will wear you out. I was honestly dreading that I went with a 70-350mm and just crop the shots since I was shooting with a full frame A7IV. I am willing to give up focal length for comfort. That 200-600mm lens is not ideal for shooting with it for a long period of time. Overall it was an amazing lens. Absolutely top tier lens, but not for long term use.
Got the 70-350 , and never will give it away. My young days, when I might have carried the big stuff is fifty years ago, so the APS-C is the perfect hike companion. I‘m very impressed, except at 350 you should use f/8 for perfect sharpness
Great video! So I'm not an amateur or needing B roll, but semi pro looking for a hiking lens for my a6500. I have used my Sigma Sports 150-600mm that I use with my a7iii but it's way too heavy for hiking, especially hiking 16 + miles to Tunnel Falls (in the Columbia River Gorge). I have used the Sony 55-210mm but the images aren't sharp and not enough reach and I recently purchased the Tamron 16-300mm (A mount with the LA-EA5 adapter) but those images are soft too. Are the images sharp, or sharp enough, with the 70-350mm for birds and wildlife in your opinion? Thanks!!
I use the a6400 with the Viltrox 9mm, Sony 18-135 and 70-350 (350mm aps-c being a 525mm full frame equiv). Nice light camera with a pair of very capable little lenses for small lightweight and portable photography. Remember, the easier it is to take your kit places, the more you will use it, and you can forget hiking with that 200-600!... Although not cheap, the a6400 and aps-c lenses won't bankrupt you if you drop them or they are stolen (well, not totally!), where as if you drop or had your A7v or A1 and 200-600 stolen, that would make you rather annoyed!.
Nice Video! Could you please compare the max focal length of both lenses only on the A6700? I currently own the A6700 with the 70-350 and I’m thinking about additionally getting the 200-600 for bird photography. I want to see how much more reach the 600mm would give me. Thanks in advance!
I have the 70-350 with A6400 and thinking about upgrade. 200-600 or A6700. I do really like the bird tracking on the A6700 but wondering if the 200-600 would be better choice than the camera body.
What do you think ?
Sony 70-350 G and 200-600 G Telephoto Lens comparison
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This video is a real world comparison between the Sony 70-350 G Lens, and the Sony 200-600 G lens.
There is very little difference in image quality. The smaller sensor has some limitations with light and the high burst rate and megapixel count are different of course.
The 200 -600 and a1 is a beast. For this 69 yr old it’s a tripod only wildlife rig. I can get away with a monopod but it’s still a bit of a chore as the lens is so big.
The 6700 with the Tameron 28-75 or the 18-135 Sony paired with 70-350mm is a small light kit from hikes that sometimes the bigger gear is just not realistic.