Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN is a Variable aperture Auto Focus (AF)
Super Telephoto Zoom lens with Optical Image stabilization and 35mm FF max sensor coverage, and it is designed to be used with
L Mount cameras .
The Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN is also available in the Sony E mount.
What type of photography is the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN lens good for?
The choice of photography type for which you intend to use the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN is a crucial decision factor. Below, we have assessed its suitability for various photography scenarios:
Reasons to Buy the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Lens
Here we've included a summary of the advantages and disadvantages of the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS lens in a list form to assist you in determining whether it offers the features you need.
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Lens Mount
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN is compatible with cameras that have a Leica L lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Leica L lenses are Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE .
Size, Weight and Filter Thread
The size and weight are crucial factors to consider when searching for your next lens. Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN has a maximum diameter of 119mm and a total length of 279mm when not extended. It weighs 2495g / 88.0 oz .
Check the size of the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN when attached to L Mount cameras :
Below, you'll find a scaled side-by-side image comparing the sizes of the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN and the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS , offering a better understanding of their dimensions in real life. Check the detailed comparison of these two lenses here .
Comparison image of the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN and the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Size and Weight
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN has a filter thread of 105mm . Below are links to the filters that we recommend you to consider for your Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN:
You can also check All Leica L Mount Lenses with 105mm Filter Thread Size
Focal Range
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN has a focal range of 60-600mm and 10.0X zoom ratio. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 90 - 900mm .
Teleconverter Compatibility
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN is compatible with the Teleconverters below. With the use of these TC/extenders, you can find how the total focal reach and effective aperture of your Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN changes below:
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN Focal Range and Aperture Change with Teleconverter
Weather Sealings
The Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN is a weather-sealed lens, which provides extra protection to prevent water and dust get inside the lens and camera body under light rain, snow and wind. In order to have effective protection, you have to pair the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN with a weather-sealed camera body such as the Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE .
Optical Image Stabilization
The Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN features an optical image stabilization system which helps to reduce the blur that occurs due to shaking during hand-held shooting. Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN's stabilization system is effective up to 7.0 stops .
Tripod Collar
With a total length of 279mm and a weight of 2495g, the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN is a large lens. Fortunately, it comes with a
Arca-Swiss type tripod collar which you can use to attach the lens directly to a tripod or monopod instead of attaching the camera. This connection helps to better balance the lens/kit combination.
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN Arca-Swiss type Tripod Collar
Zoom Method
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN features Rotary (extending) zoom method where the length of the lens changes as you zoom in or out. This makes it possible to design the lens with a smaller minimum length ( generally when it is zoomed out) compared to internal zoom lenses. The disadvantages of this design are being harder to seal against dust and moisture, weight balance shifting while zooming and zoom creep in certain lenses.
Zoom Lock
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN has a Zoom lock feature which eliminates Zoom creep where focal length of the lens changes with gravity when it's held downwards or upwards.
Maximum Magnification Ratio
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN has a Max Magnification Ratio of 0.41x with a minimum focusing distance of 0.45m . For a non-macro lens, the 0.41x is considered a high magnification and will come handy for close-up shots.
Aperture
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN is a variable aperture lens with a max aperture of f4.5 and a minimum aperture of f22 at 60mm, and a max aperture of f6.3 and minimum aperture of f32 at 600mm .
Focal Length
Max Aperture
Min Aperture
60mm
F4.5
F22
600mm
F6.3
F32
Optical Formula
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN's optical formula consists of 27 elements in 19 groups . The following special elements are used in this design:
3 Special Low Dispersion (SLD) 2 Low Dispersion (FLD) elements Lens Hood
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN comes with a removable lens hood which is handy to reduce lens flare and glare in your photos.
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN Lens Hood
Body Colour
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN is available in Black color.
Here are the 8 most popular comparisons of the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN amongst Camera Decision readers.
Top Alternatives of Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN Lens
In addition, it would be interesting to check which lenses from other mounts are most commonly compared with the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS.
Top Alternatives of Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN in Other Lens Mounts
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