The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR and the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS 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. Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS is the longer of the two lenses at 269mm. The Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR with a length of 222mm, is 47mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS also has a larger diameter of 120mm compared to the Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR's 98mm diameter.
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. Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR weighs 1435g, which means it is 1265g (46%) lighter than the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS which has a weight of 2700g.
Filter Threads
The Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR has a filter size of 77mm whereas the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS has a 105mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 77mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR:
And these are the 105mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS:
Lens Mounts
The Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR has the Nikon Z lens mount whereas the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon ZR, Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Nikon Z 100-400mm F4.5-5.6 VR has a focal range of 100-400mm and
4.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
150 - 600mm.
On the other hand, the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS has a focal range of 60-600mm and 10.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 96 - 960mm.
