Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS SportsvsSigma 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports
300-600mm F4 DG OS Sports
300-600mm / F4
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500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports
500mm / F5.6
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Which to choose
When the 300-600mm F4 DG OS Sports suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Zoom rangeCovers 300-600mm in a single lens
When the 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports suits you better
- Weight2600g 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
- 300-600mm F4 DG OS Sports469.9mm long × 167mm diameter
- 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports234.5mm long × 107.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS Sports | Sigma 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 300mm | 500mm | −200mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 600mm | 500mm | +100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F5.6 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F5.6 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F32 | −10.0 |
| Min focus distance | — | 3.2m | No data |
| Max magnification | — | 0.16× | No data |
| Aperture blades | — | 11blades | No data |
| Weight | 3.97kg | 1.37kg | +2600g |
| Length | 469.9mm | 234.5mm | +235.4mm |
| Diameter | 167mm | 107.6mm | +59.4mm |
| Filter size | 40.5mm | 95mm | −54.5mm |
| Released | 2025 | 2024 | +1year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 300-600mm F4 DG OS Sports relative to 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
300-600mm F4 DG OS Sports
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500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports
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