Samyang 500mm f/8.0 Mirror Lens UMC vs Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports
Both are Sony E lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Samyang 500mm f/8.0 Mirror Lens UMC if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Pick the Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/5.6 vs f/8)
Spec differences
16 differences| Samyang 500mm f/8.0 Mirror Lens UMC | Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Samyang
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Mirror
|
Telephoto
|
| Format |
not listed
|
Full frame
|
| Max aperture |
f/8
|
f/5.6
1 stop faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
1365 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
236.6 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
107.6 mm
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
95 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
3.2 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.17×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
11
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
20 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Linear motor
|
| Image stabilization |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2024
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Focal length
- 500mm both
Our notes
Samyang 500mm f/8.0 Mirror Lens UMC
The Samyang 500mm f/8.0 Mirror Lens UMC is a mirror telephoto lens covering 500mm at f/8.0 for Sony E mount cameras. Its catadioptric design keeps a long focal length compact and light.
Our notes
Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports
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