The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 300-600mm f4 and the Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S 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 Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S with a length of 437mm, is 31mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 300-600mm f4 also has a larger diameter of 167mm compared to the Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S's 165mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 300-600mm f4 and Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 300-600mm f4 and the Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S 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. Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S weighs 3260g, 18% (725g) lighter than the Sigma 300-600mm f4's weight of 3985g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 300-600mm f4 has a filter size of 41mm whereas the Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S has a 46mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 41mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 300-600mm f4:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 300-600mm f4 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount and Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
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 .
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 600mm F4 TC VR S is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 600mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 900mm .
