The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 200mm F2 DG and the Sigma 300-600mm f4 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 300-600mm f4 is the longer of the two lenses at 468mm. The Sigma 200mm F2 DG with a length of 201mm, is 267mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 300-600mm f4 also has a larger diameter of 167mm compared to the Sigma 200mm F2 DG's 119mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 200mm F2 DG and Sigma 300-600mm f4 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 200mm F2 DG and the Sigma 300-600mm f4 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 200mm F2 DG weighs 1820g, which means it is 2165g (54%) lighter than the Sigma 300-600mm f4 which has a weight of 3985g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 200mm F2 DG has a filter size of 105mm whereas the Sigma 300-600mm f4 has a 41mm 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 200mm F2 DG:
And these are the 41mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 300-600mm f4:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 200mm F2 DG and the Sigma 300-600mm f4 has the same Leica L lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE .
Sigma 200mm F2 DG is also available in the Sony E mount.
Sigma 300-600mm f4 is also available in Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Sigma 200mm F2 DG is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 200mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
300mm .
On the other hand, the Sigma 300-600mm f4 has a focal range of 300-600mm and 2.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 450 - 900mm .