Sigma 40mm T1.5 FF (Sony E) vs Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS

Sigma 40mm T1.5 FF (Sony E) vs Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS

When comparing Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS and Sigma 40mm T1.5 FF (Sony E), which one is better?

1. Compare weight

The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sigma 40mm T1.5 FF - (Sony E) which weighs 1620 g, compared to the loser Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS which weighs 3040 g.

Winner: Sigma 40mm T1.5 FF (Sony E)

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 40mm T1.5 FF - (Sony E) is the winner with a minimum focusing distance of 40 cm. This can be compared with the minimum focusing distance of 451 cm for Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS.

Winner: Sigma 40mm T1.5 FF (Sony E)

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 40mm T1.5 FF (Sony E) and Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS:

	Sigma 40mm T1.5 FF - (Sony E)	Sony FE 600 mm f4 GM OSS
	Price ➔	Price ➔
Brand	Sigma	Sony
Year	Missing	2019
Weight	1620 g	3040 g
Mount	Sony E	Sony E
Focal Length	40 mm	600 mm
Largest Aperture	1.5	4
Anamorphic Lens	No	No
Minimum Focusing Distance	40 cm	451 cm
Type	Prime	Prime
Filter Thread	82	40.5
Stabilization	Yes	Yes
Covers a Full Frame Sensor?	Yes	Yes
Stabilization Type	Missing	Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS)