The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 300mm f2.8 GM and the Sigma 300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSM 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. Sony FE 300mm f2.8 GM is the longer of the two lenses at 264mm. The Sigma 300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSM with a length of 215mm, is 49mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sony FE 300mm f2.8 GM also has a larger diameter of 124mm compared to the Sigma 300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSM's 119mm 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 300mm f2.8 GM weighs 1470g, which means it is 930g (38%) lighter than the Sigma 300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSM which has a weight of 2400g.
Filter Threads
The Sony FE 300mm f2.8 GM has a filter size of 41mm whereas the Sigma 300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSM has a 46mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 41mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sony FE 300mm f2.8 GM:
And these are the 46mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSM:
Lens Mounts
The Sony FE 300mm f2.8 GM has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSM 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 300mm F2.8 APO EX DG HSM is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX), Pentax KAF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
300mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.8.
