The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S and the Canon EF 600mm F4L IS III USM 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. Canon EF 600mm F4L IS III USM is the longer of the two lenses at 448mm. The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S with a length of 290mm, is 158mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon EF 600mm F4L IS III USM also has a larger diameter of 168mm compared to the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S's 121mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S and Canon EF 600mm F4L IS III USM to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S and the Canon EF 600mm F4L IS III USM 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 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S weighs 2860g, which means it is 190g (6%) lighter than the Canon EF 600mm F4L IS III USM which has a weight of 3050g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S has a filter size of 105mm whereas the Canon EF 600mm F4L IS III USM has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 105mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Canon EF 600mm F4L IS III USM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S and the Canon EF 600mm F4L IS III USM has the same Canon EF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K .
Nikon F (FX) and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S has a focal range of 150-600mm and
4.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
240 - 960mm .
On the other hand, the Canon EF 600mm F4L IS III USM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 600mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 960mm .
