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 Nikon 500mm f4G ED VR 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 500mm f4G ED VR is the longer of the two lenses at 391mm. The Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS with a length of 269mm, is 122mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Nikon 500mm f4G ED VR also has a larger diameter of 140mm 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. Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS weighs 2700g, which means it is 1180g (30%) lighter than the Nikon 500mm f4G ED VR which has a weight of 3880g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS has a filter size of 105mm whereas the Nikon 500mm f4G ED VR 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 Nikon 500mm f4G ED VR:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS and the Nikon 500mm f4G ED VR has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS is also available in the Canon EF 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 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
90 - 900mm.
On the other hand, the Nikon 500mm f4G ED VR 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.
