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 OS and the Canon 400mm F4 DO 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. Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS is the longer of the two lenses at 269mm. The Canon 400mm F4 DO IS II USM with a length of 233mm, is 36mm shorter. On the other hand, the Canon 400mm F4 DO IS II USM has a larger diameter of 128mm compared to the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS's 120mm 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 400mm F4 DO IS II USM weighs 2100g, 22% (600g) lighter than the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS's weight of 2700g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS has a filter size of 105mm whereas the Canon 400mm F4 DO 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 105mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS:
And these are the 52mm filters that we recommend for the Canon 400mm F4 DO IS II USM:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS and the Canon 400mm F4 DO IS II USM has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K.
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS is also available in the Nikon F (FX) and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS has a focal range of 60-600mm 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
96 - 960mm.
On the other hand, the Canon 400mm F4 DO IS II USM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 400mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 640mm.
