Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS vs Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sony E
Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS vs Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sony E
When comparing Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sony E and Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Contemporary - Sony E which weighs 1160 g, compared to the loser Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS which weighs 2115 g.
Winner: Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS 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.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS and Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Sony E:
| Sony FE 200-600 mm f5.6-6.3 G OSS | Sigma 100-400/5-6,3 DG DN OS Contemporary - Sony E | |
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| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Weight | 2115 g | 1160 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 200 - 600 mm | 100 - 400 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 5.6 - 6.3 | 5 - 6.3 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | Missing | 112 cm |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Filter Thread | Missing | 67 |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Yes | Yes |
| Stabilization Type | Sony Optical SteadyShot (OSS) | Sigma Optical Stabilizer (OS) |