Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art Canon EF vs Sigma 500mm f/5,6 DG DN OS Sports Sony E
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art Canon EF vs Sigma 500mm f/5,6 DG DN OS Sports Sony E
When comparing Sigma 500mm f/5,6 DG DN OS Sports Sony E and Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art Canon EF, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art - Canon EF which weighs 1020 g, compared to the loser Sigma 500mm f/5,6 DG DN OS Sports - Sony E which weighs 1365 g.
Winner: Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art Canon EF
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.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art Canon EF and Sigma 500mm f/5,6 DG DN OS Sports Sony E:
| Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG OS HSM Art - Canon EF | Sigma 500mm f/5,6 DG DN OS Sports - Sony E | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Sigma | Sigma |
| Weight | 1020 g | 1365 g |
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 24 - 70 mm | 500 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2.8 | 5.6 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | Missing | 320 cm |
| Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Filter Thread | Missing | 95 |
| Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Parfocal | Yes | Missing |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Missing | Yes |
| Stabilization Type | Missing | Sigma Optical Stabilizer 2 (OS2) |