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 Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN 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 500mm f5.6 DG DN with a length of 234mm, is 234mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 300-600mm f4 also has a larger diameter of 167mm compared to the Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN's 108mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 300-600mm f4 and Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 300-600mm f4 and the Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN 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 500mm f5.6 DG DN weighs 1370g, 65% (2615g) 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 Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN has a 95mm 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 95mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 300-600mm f4 and the Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN 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 .
Sony E 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 Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 500mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 750mm .
