The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Fujifilm XF 500mm f5.6 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 XF 500mm f5.6 is the longer of the two lenses at 256mm. The Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN with a length of 236mm, is 20mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN has a larger diameter of 108mm compared to the Fujifilm XF 500mm f5.6's 105mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Fujifilm XF 500mm f5.6 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 XF 500mm f5.6 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. Fujifilm XF 500mm f5.6 weighs 1335g, which means it is 30g (2%) lighter than the Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN which has a weight of 1365g.
Filter Threads
Both the Fujifilm XF 500mm f5.6 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 XF 500mm f5.6 has the Fujifilm X 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 X-T30 III , Fujifilm X-E5 and Fujifilm X-M5 for the Fujifilm X 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 .
