Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S vs Sigma 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Detailed Comparison

Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S vs Sigma 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM

Lens to replace

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Telephoto Zoom | Sigma SA

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SuperZoom | Sigma SA

Reasons to choose Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S over Sigma 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM

Focal Length - Tele	600mm vs 500mm	100mm more tele coverage

Reasons to choose Sigma 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM over Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S

Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S vs Sigma 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM S	Sigma 50-500mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM
Brand	Sigma	Sigma
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
Price	$1,749.00	$1,399.00
Lens Type	Telephoto Zoom	SuperZoom
Lens Mount	Sigma SA	Sigma SA
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	60-600mm	50-500mm
Image Stabilization	Yes	Yes
Colour	Unknown	Unknown
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	-	-
Zoom Lock	Yes	Yes
Zoom Ratio	10.0X	10.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F4.5-6.3	F4.5 - F6.3
Min Aperture	F22-32	F22.0 - F32.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	9
Optics
Optical Elements	25	22
Optical Groups	19	16
Special Elements	1 SLD + 3 FLD elements	4 SLD glass elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.6m	1.8m
Max Magnification	0.3X	0.32X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ring-type ultrasonic	Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	No	No
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Yes	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	2700g	1970g
Diameter	120mm	104mm
Length	269mm	219mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Yes	Unknown
Filter Thread	105mm	95mm
Filter Notes	-	Includes step-down adapter allowing use of 86mm filters on APS-C cameras
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	Yes	Yes
Optional Accessories	-	-
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