Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony vs Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS
Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony vs Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS
When comparing Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS and Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM - Sony which weighs 1130 g, compared to the loser Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS which weighs 3040 g.
Winner: Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
2. Compare minimum focusing distance
When it comes to minimum focusing distance, that is how close to the subject the lens can focus, Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM - Sony is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 87.5 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 451 cm for Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS.
Winner: Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony
Regarding minimum focusing distance: The lens's minimum focusing distance determines how close you can photograph your subject, such as a face or an animal. If the minimum focusing distance is 50 cm then you cannot get closer to your subject than 50 cm. Macro lenses often have a very low minimum focusing distance so that you can take close-up shots (macro photography).
Specifications
Full specifications table of Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM Sony and Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS:
| Sigma 135mm F1.8 DG HSM - Sony | Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sigma | Sony |
| Year | Missing | 2019 |
| Weight | 1130 g | 3040 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 135 mm | 600 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 1.8 | 4 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | 87.5 cm | 451 cm |
| Type | Prime | Prime |
| Filter Thread | Missing | 40.5 |
| Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |
| Stabilization Type | Missing | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) |