Sony 200-600 Lens 12 tips for MAXIMUM FOCUS
We have 2 Sony 200-600 mm lenses we've used on a variety of Sony camera bodies. Here are our top 12 tips for achieving maximum sharp images.
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In the market for this lens and I really appreciate your tips. I wish y’all were my neighbors.
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Just got the Sony 200-600 your suggestions are very helpful. Thank you.
Super! You're gonna love it!
Very helpful video! Thank you.
You're welcome!
Lots of great tips guys!! Helped me a lot kudos
Super, glad to help!
Such great tips, thanks for the video, I have learned so much from your channel as an amateur photographer using the Sony 200-600 as my first major telephoto.
Wonderful! Glad to help!
Thanks for your videos! I am moving up to photography (a lot) more seriously, and I have a 200-600 on the way. Thanks for the tips, and maybe (hopefully) I’ll see you guys around some day!
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Very good tips! Thanks.
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Really helpful advice. Sometimes obvious things can be over looked....like firmware updates for camera and lens. I Shoot with the Sony A1 and the 200-600mm lens, so your videos are SUPER HELPFUL. I do appreciate the time and effort on your part to put these videos together. By the way, the audio is not that bad as mentioned in a previous comment.
We are camera twinsies :) So glad to help! Thanks!
Great Tips!
Glad to help!
Thanks! I just updated my lens! First time I ever updated a lens. Also did the camera at the same time. All the things you mentioned are just basic physics. Unfortunately, life, and especially optics, is a compromise. The one I enjoyed most is the heat wave one. Awhile ago I watch a lens review video where the fellow said the lens wasn't sharp and in the photos and the video you could see the heat distortion. No idea how good the lens was but the heat wave looked pretty sharp! Thanks again.
New camera and lens is exciting ! Yeah the heat distortion sneaks up on ya. Have fun!
One you missed is to remove the camera strap from the camera when on a tripod. A little wind can jitter the camera.
Yes! Thanks!
I live in Australia, living on the road in a 15' poptop towed by a Prado 120. I have my passengers front seat set up to carry my cameras and some lenses. I bought the A7IV to dedicate tot he 200 - 600 so it is always immediately available for wildlife ( the A7iii is for most other stuff from landscapes. street, macro where time is not of the essence with lens changes) One of the biggest drawbacks in Oz is haze and smoke from bush fires. Haze can be heat and/or the "blue" haze produced from the millions of eucalyptus gum trees as well as other oily ones. Hence the name Blue Mountains in NSW. Landscapes with telephoto lenses can be a nightmare as when travelling one can not always pick the time of day. Certainly LR Dehaze is a great help - sometimes.
Yikes that is A LOT of haze! Love the idea of dedicating a camera body to a lens.
If using it on a tripod, turn off the anti-vibration/anti-shake, or may introduce blurriness into your photo. What’s the time I’m shooting this for bird photography, and I handhold pretty much all my shots. I do have the 1.4x converter, which I use rarely as I do notice a little bit of softness in the birds eyes. However, it can easily be corrected in Lightroom, but I try to stay away or at least minimize my processing. I don’t use it as much as I initially did. I have added the grip to my Sony A7Riii, as it does help with the balancing of utilizing this lens handheld. While I do use the lens when transporting this lens in a bag, once I’m in a place where I’m using the lens I have 3-D printed a cap for the lens hood. When I put the lens down, I just slide the lens hood cap on and don’t have to worry about, crawling into the hood, and reduction in dust. At times, I do have my camera sitting lens down in my living room, because I do shoot out my living room window to take photos of birds as we back into a green space, and the optical viewer can collect dust when not utilize on a regular basis because of it being Face up (the back of the camera facing the ceiling). So I have 3-D printed a cover for the viewfinder.
All great info and what a smart idea to 3d print the covers!
Can you give us the link for the camera/lens holder belt pls?
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I too shoot with the a1 and also have the a7R IV. My thoughts are the a1handles the lens much better.Having said that I shoot a lot of BIF. So the higher frame rate makes a huge difference. Another great video.
Ah could be! Thanks!
Hi, great tips, thank you! Can you tell what black lens cover you have? looks amazing!
Oh that is a film by CamSkins. Fun right?
Great Video and information as I"m considering this Sony lens as well. What Innorel Tripod is that? And what gimbal are using to mount the camera to the tripod?
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What is that belt holding your 200-600 lens?? Its cool. Im using blackrapid and its a hassle!
It's the Spider Holster. I love it!
Definitely the firmware, especially if shooting on Sony A7RV, get on that latest firmware. Also consider disabling IBIS / OSS if you're on a tripod for better clarity
Oh I can't believe I forgot that one, thanks!
I have the a9 and the a7r5! Pictures on the a9 are tac sharp. Lol pics on the a7r5 are a little soft. I know that this is the issue, I'm just a little on the lazy side! A7r5 is used more for landscapes and the a9 is for birds. 50% of the time I manually focus or I'm shooting wide angle! Maybe I will update it tomorrow! Hahahaha!!!
Thanks for an interesting video. I'm using the same lens with the a7iv. I like the "holster" you are using. Maybe you've already done a video on carrying gadgets, but I live in south Africa and many of these things are not available. Any product names would help. Thanks for great info, regards Alan.
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Nice vid! When you talk point 12: calibrate. Which chart i can buy to test my lens is calibrated or what ? Thanks
You can google "lens calibration chart" and print one yourself as long is the print is crisp and detailed.
@@CattailChronicles ah okay, its just about printing. Thanks!
Great video you two. I have the same lens and I’ve been able to take some good shots with fast shutter speeds. But when I shoot longer exposures on the tripod I can’t get sharp photos. I wait for the wind to die down, carbon fiber tripod is still. I have a wireless shutter release setup. What Mode on the lens should it be set to for non moving landscapes. Also why do you think the lens moves in the view finder when I press the shutter release down. Is that because I have an image stabilization feature wanting to compensate and it moves inside. It seems like that throws it off. Is that the IBOS / OSS somebody mentioned in the comment. So what mode should I be in and what about the IBIS setting. Cool lens but I’m getting frustrated not getting sharp photos of landscape’s. I’m shooting on a Sony A7iv and I’ve not updated the firmware I bought it new in July 23. Thanks
I would have the lens on infinity & #1. Use silent shooting to make sure you are not using the mechanical shutter. Make sure autofocus is on single (not continuous) so that the camera doesn't try to refocus when you press the shutter.
3:07 what’s a small air current?
Small air movement inside the lens due to heat differences in the materials of the lens.
You can also use a hand warmer and a rubber band to help with dew.
Ok genius hack! Thanks!
how about OS with shooting from tripod, should you turn it OFF?
Not sure how much that helps these days but it doesn't hurt (unless you forget to turn it back on) :)
Currently have a Sony A6400, reckon a lens like this is worth getting for me? Or is it worth it more for more recent cameras?
The best test is to rent it first and try it out.
What tripod are you using in this video?
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Can you update with no computer?, I use an iPad
Yes! I will be doing a video soon.
Am I watching Fargo?
One will never know 😉
as always bad audio quality, low volume 😒
Thanks for watching 😉
Unless you are deaf then maybe it is an issue for ypu. For me, it is perfectly fine, I am not listening to a music or whatsoever, just getting tips from these awesome people.
I think its allright the audio i mean...