The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 and the Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN 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 500mm f5.6 DG DN is the longer of the two lenses at 236mm. The Tamron 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 with a length of 150mm, is 86mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN also has a larger diameter of 108mm compared to the Tamron 50-300mm F4.5-6.3's 78mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Tamron 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 and Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Tamron 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 and the Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN 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. Tamron 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 weighs 665g, which means it is 700g (51%) lighter than the Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN which has a weight of 1365g.
Filter Threads
The Tamron 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN 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 Tamron 50-300mm F4.5-6.3:
And these are the 95mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN:
Lens Mounts
Both the Tamron 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 and the Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN has the same Sony E lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V .
Leica L mount.
Focal Range
Tamron 50-300mm F4.5-6.3 has a focal range of 50-300mm and
6.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
75 - 450mm .
On the other hand, the Sigma 500mm f5.6 DG DN 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 .
