The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R and the Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R is the longer of the two lenses at 247mm. The Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN with a length of 236mm, is 11mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN has a larger diameter of 108mm compared to the Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R's 105mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R and Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R and the Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN weighs 1365g, 0% (10g) lighter than the Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R's weight of 1375g.
Filter Threads
Both the Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R and the Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN have the same Filter thread size of 95mm .
Below are links to the 95mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Fujifilm GF 500mm F5.6 R has the Fujifilm G lens mount whereas the Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN has the Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Fujifilm GFX Eterna 55 , Fujifilm GFX 100S II and Fujifilm GFX 100 II for the Fujifilm G Mount and Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount.
Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
500mm and the fastest aperture of
F5.6 .
