Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS SportsvsSigma 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports
150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
150-600mm / F5-6.3
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500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports
500mm / F5.6
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Which to choose
When the 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports suits you better
- Brightness0.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 58cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 150-600mm in a single lens
When the 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports suits you better
- Weight730g lighter, so easier to carry
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports263.6mm long × 109.4mm diameter
- 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports234.5mm long × 107.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports | Sigma 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 150mm | 500mm | −350mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 600mm | 500mm | +100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F5 | F5.6 | 0.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F5.6 | 0.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F32 | −10.0 |
| Min focus distance | 58cm | 3.2m | −2.62m |
| Max magnification | 0.34× | 0.16× | +0.18x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 11blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 2.10kg | 1.37kg | +730g |
| Length | 263.6mm | 234.5mm | +29.1mm |
| Diameter | 109.4mm | 107.6mm | +1.8mm |
| Filter size | 95mm | 95mm | — |
| Released | 2021 | 2024 | −3year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports relative to 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
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500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports
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