The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN and the Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 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. Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S is the longer of the two lenses at 278mm. The Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN with a length of 236mm, is 42mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN has a larger diameter of 108mm compared to the Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S's 107mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN and Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN and the Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 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. Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN weighs 1365g, which means it is 105g (7%) lighter than the Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S which has a weight of 1470g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN and the Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S have the same Filter thread size of 95mm .
Below are links to the 95mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 VR S has the Nikon Z lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Nikon ZR , Nikon Z5 II and RED Komodo-X 6K Z for the Nikon Z Mount.
Focal Range
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 .
On the other hand, the Nikon Z 600mm F6.3 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 .
