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 RF 600mm F11 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 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S is the longer of the two lenses at 290mm. The Canon RF 600mm F11 with a length of 270mm, is 20mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S also has a larger diameter of 121mm compared to the Canon RF 600mm F11's 93mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S and Canon RF 600mm F11 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 RF 600mm F11 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. Canon RF 600mm F11 weighs 930g, 67% (1930g) lighter than the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S's weight of 2860g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S has a filter size of 105mm whereas the Canon RF 600mm F11 has a 82mm 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 82mm filters that we recommend for the Canon RF 600mm F11:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S has the Sigma SA lens mount whereas the Canon RF 600mm F11 has the Canon RF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sigma Quattro , Sigma Quattro H and Sigma SD1 Merrill for the Sigma SA Mount and Canon R6 V , Canon R6 III and Canon C50 for the Canon RF Mount.
Canon EF and Nikon F (FX) 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 .
On the other hand, the Canon RF 600mm F11 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 .
