The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sport and the Canon 500mm f4.0L IS II 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. Canon 500mm f4.0L IS II USM is the longer of the two lenses at 383mm. The Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sport with a length of 380mm, is 3mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Canon 500mm f4.0L IS II USM also has a larger diameter of 146mm compared to the Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sport's 145mm 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 500mm f4.0L IS II USM weighs 3190g, 3% (120g) lighter than the Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sport's weight of 3310g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sport has a filter size of 46mm whereas the Canon 500mm f4.0L IS II USM has a 52mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 46mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sport:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 500mm f4.0L IS II USM:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sport has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount whereas the Canon 500mm f4.0L IS II USM has the Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Sigma 500mm F4 DG OS HSM Sport is also available in the Sigma SA and Canon EF mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
500mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.
