Sigma 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS SportsvsSigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports
500mm / F5.6
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60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
60-600mm / F4.5-6.3
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Which to choose
When the 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports suits you better
- Weight1115g lighter, so easier to carry
When the 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports suits you better
- Brightness0.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 45cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 60-600mm in a single lens
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
- 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports234.5mm long × 107.6mm diameter
- 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports279.2mm long × 119.4mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports | Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 500mm | 60mm | +440mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 500mm | 600mm | −100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F5.6 | F4.5 | 0.6 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F6.3 | 0.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F32 | F22 | +10.0 |
| Min focus distance | 3.2m | 45cm | +2.75m |
| Max magnification | 0.16× | 0.41× | −0.25x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 9blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 1.37kg | 2.49kg | −1115g |
| Length | 234.5mm | 279.2mm | −44.7mm |
| Diameter | 107.6mm | 119.4mm | −11.8mm |
| Filter size | 95mm | 105mm | −10mm |
| Released | 2024 | 2023 | +1year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports relative to 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports
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60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
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