The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 and the Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG 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 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG is the longer of the two lenses at 726mm. The Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 with a length of 318mm, is 408mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG also has a larger diameter of 237mm compared to the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3's 112mm 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. Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 weighs 2115g, which means it is 13585g (86%) lighter than the Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG which has a weight of 15700g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 has a filter size of 95mm whereas the Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG has a 72mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 95mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3:
And these are the 72mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG has the Sigma SA 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 Sigma Quattro, Sigma Quattro H and Sigma SD1 Merrill for the Sigma SA Mount.
Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG is also available in Canon EF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
Focal Range
Sony FE 200-600 F5.6-6.3 has a focal range of 200-600mm and
3.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
300 - 900mm.
On the other hand, the Sigma 200-500mm F2.8 EX DG has a focal range of 200-500mm and 2.5X zoom ratio .
