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 Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 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 Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 with a length of 318mm, is 150mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 300-600mm f4 also has a larger diameter of 167mm compared to the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3's 112mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 300-600mm f4 and Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 300-600mm f4 and the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 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. Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 weighs 2115g, 46% (1870g) 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 Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 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 Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 300-600mm f4 has the Leica L lens mount whereas the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 has the Sony E 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 Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the 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 Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 has a focal range of 200-600mm and 3.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 300 - 900mm .
