Sigma 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS SportsvsSony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports
500mm / F5.6
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FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
400-800mm / F6.3-8
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Which to choose
When the 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports suits you better
- Brightness0.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight1105g lighter, so easier to carry
When the FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 1.7m
- Zoom rangeCovers 400-800mm 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
- FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS346.8mm long × 119.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 500mm F5.6 DG DN OS Sports | Sony FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 500mm | 400mm | +100mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 500mm | 800mm | −300mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F5.6 | F6.3 | 0.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F5.6 | F8 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F32 | F36 | −4.0 |
| Min focus distance | 3.2m | 1.7m | +1.50m |
| Max magnification | 0.16× | 0.23× | −0.07x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 11blades | — |
| Weight | 1.37kg | 2.48kg | −1105g |
| Length | 234.5mm | 346.8mm | −112.3mm |
| Diameter | 107.6mm | 119.8mm | −12.2mm |
| Filter size | 95mm | 105mm | −10mm |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 | −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 FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS.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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FE 400-800mm F6.3-8 G OSS
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