Sigma just announced the 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS , its new 10x Super Telephoto Zoom lens for Sony E and Leica L mounts. For the E mount users, this new lens can become a good alternative to the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 G OSS , arguably the most popular wildlife and bird photography lens for the mount.
Here we have made a scaled size comparison of these two lenses to give an idea about how they compare in real life use. Remember that the Sony is an internal zoom lens whereas the Sigma is an Extending design where the lenght increases when you zoom in.
Sigma 60-600mm vs Sony 200-600 Scaled Size Comparison
Sony FE 200-600 is the longer of the two lenses at 318mm. The Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS with a length of 279mm is 39mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 60-600mm has a larger diameter of 119mm compared to Sony FE 200-600's 112mm diameter.
On the other hand, Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 G OSS weighs 2115g , 15% (380g) lighter than the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS's weight of 2495g.
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS S vs Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 G OSS Specs Comparison
FEATURE and SPECS COMPARISON Model Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 Lens Type Zoom Zoom Lens Mount Sony E Sony E Focal Length 60-600mm 200-600mm Max Format 35mm FF 35mm FF Image Stabilization Number of Diaphragm Blades 9 11 Optical Elements 27 24 Optical Groups 19 17 Minimum Focus Distance 0.45m 2.4m Max Magnification 0.41x 0.2x Weight 2495g 2115g Length 279mm 318mm Diameter 119mm 112mm Filter Thread 105mm 95mm Weather Sealing Price Amazon B&H Photo Amazon B&H Photo
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