The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM and the Canon 35-350mm f3.5-5.6L USM 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 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 219mm. The Canon 35-350mm f3.5-5.6L USM with a length of 167mm, is 52mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM also has a larger diameter of 104mm compared to the Canon 35-350mm f3.5-5.6L USM's 85mm diameter.
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 35-350mm f3.5-5.6L USM weighs 1385g, 29% (585g) lighter than the Sigma 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM's weight of 1970g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the SuperZoom Lenses in Canon EF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Super Telephoto Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Sigma 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM has a filter size of 95mm whereas the Canon 35-350mm f3.5-5.6L USM has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 95mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 35-350mm f3.5-5.6L USM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM and the Canon 35-350mm f3.5-5.6L USM has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Sigma 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM is also available in Pentax KAF3 , Sony Alpha, Sigma SA and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM has a focal range of 50-500mm and
10.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
80 - 800mm.
On the other hand, the Canon 35-350mm f3.5-5.6L USM has a focal range of 35-350mm and 10.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 56 - 560mm.