The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G and the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C 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 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C is the longer of the two lenses at 290mm. The Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G with a length of 142mm, is 148mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C also has a larger diameter of 121mm compared to the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G's 77mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G and Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G and the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C 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. Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G weighs 625g, which means it is 1305g (67%) lighter than the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C which has a weight of 1930g.
Filter Threads
The Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C has a 95mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G:
And these are the 95mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C:
Lens Mounts
The Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C has the Canon EF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony ZV-E10 II , Sony A6700 and Sony FX30 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.
Nikon F (FX) , Sigma SA and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G has a focal range of 70-350mm and
5.0X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
105-525mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C has a focal range of 150-600mm and 4.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 240 - 960mm .
