The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN and the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS 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 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN is the longer of the two lenses at 279mm. The Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS with a length of 269mm, is 10mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS has a larger diameter of 120mm compared to the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN's 119mm 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. Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN weighs 2495g, which means it is 205g (7%) lighter than the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS which has a weight of 2700g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN and the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS have the same Filter thread size of 105mm.
Below are links to the 105mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS has the Canon EF 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 Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN is also available in the Leica L mount.
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
60-600mm and the fastest aperture of
F4.5-6.3.
