Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS SportsvsSony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
150-600mm / F5-6.3
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FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
300mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 58cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 150-600mm in a single lens
When the FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS suits you better
- Brightness1.7 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight630g 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
- FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS265mm long × 124mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports | Sony FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 150mm | 300mm | −150mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 600mm | 300mm | +300mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F5 | F2.8 | 1.7 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F2.8 | 2.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 58cm | 2m | −1.42m |
| Max magnification | 0.34× | 0.16× | +0.18x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 11blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 2.10kg | 1.47kg | +630g |
| Length | 263.6mm | 265mm | −1.4mm |
| Diameter | 109.4mm | 124mm | −14.6mm |
| Filter size | 95mm | 40.5mm | +54.5mm |
| 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 FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
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FE 300mm F2.8 GM OSS
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