Sony G Master SEL600F40GM 600mm

Sony G Master SEL600F40GM 600mm

Sony
71 Overall Score
vs
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm

Fujifilm
79 Overall Score

Scores

Professional
Sony
85
Fujifilm
80
Portrait
Sony
81
Fujifilm
60
Video Cinema
Sony
80
Fujifilm
75
Macro
Sony
61
Fujifilm
78
Wildlife Sports
Sony
73
Fujifilm
70
Street
Sony
70
Fujifilm
70
Budget
Sony
60
Fujifilm
68
Landscape
Sony
60
Fujifilm
64
Travel
Sony
44
Fujifilm
60

Specifications

Sony G Master SEL600F40GM 600mmFujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm
Optics
Typesuper-telephotoprime
Focal Length Min600 mm18 mm
Focal Length Max600 mm18 mm
Elements2415
Groups249
Aspherical Elements13★
ED Elements3★1
CoatingNano AR CoatingSuper EBC coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/4f/16
Min Aperturef/4f/1.4
Constant✓✓
Diaphragm Blades11★9
Build
MountSony EFujifilm X
Formatfull-frame★APS-C
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight3.04 kg0.37 kg★
Filter Thread40 mm62 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeXD linear motorLinear motor
Stabilization✓★✗
Stabilization Stops5 stops★—
Focus
Min Focus Distance4.50 m200 mm★
Max Magnification0.14x1:6.67★

Pros & Cons

Sony G Master SEL600F40GM 600mm

  • Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Below average build (9th percentile)9th %ile
  • Below average macro (27th percentile)
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm

  • Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
  • Strong social proof (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong optical (85th percentile)85th %ile
  • Below average versatility (33rd percentile)

Pricing

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm is $13,049 cheaper (13.4x less).

Sony G Master SEL600F40GM 600mm0.005score per dollar
vs
Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm0.075score per dollar

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm offers 15.0x better value for money

Sony G Master SEL600F40GM 600mm

Amazon
$14,098
Adorama
$14,098

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm

Newegg
$1,049
Best Buy
$1,050
Amazon
$1,199
B&H Photo
$1,199
Adorama
$1,199

Verdict

★ Winner: Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm

Scores 79 overall, wins 4 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 22 specs.

Sony G Master SEL600F40GM 600mm Better at:

PortraitProfessionalVideo CinemaWildlife Sports

Fujifilm XF 18mm f/1.4 R LM WR 18mm Better at:

MacroBudgetTravelLandscape

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