Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS SportsvsTamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
60-600mm / F4.5-6.3
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50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
50-400mm / F4.5-6.3
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Which to choose
When the 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 60-600mm in a single lens
When the 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD suits you better
- Weight1330g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 25cm
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
- 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports279.2mm long × 119.4mm diameter
- 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD183.4mm long × 88.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports | Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 60mm | 50mm | +10mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 600mm | 400mm | +200mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4.5 | F4.5 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F6.3 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 45cm | 25cm | +0.20m |
| Max magnification | 0.41× | 0.50× | −0.09x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 2.49kg | 1.16kg | +1330g |
| Length | 279.2mm | 183.4mm | +95.8mm |
| Diameter | 119.4mm | 88.5mm | +30.9mm |
| Filter size | 105mm | 67mm | +38mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2022 | +1year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports relative to 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
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50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
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