Sony 500mm F4 G SSM vs Sigma 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Sport
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Sony
500mm F4 G SSM
| Spec | 500mm F4 G SSM | 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sony | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Prime | Telephoto |
| Focal length | 500mm | 500mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.0 | f/4.0 |
| Released | 2012 | n/a |
| Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Groups | 10 | 11 |
| Af motor | SSM | HSM |
| Elements | 11 | 16 |
| Weight g | 3460 | n/a |
| Length mm | 367.5 | 380.3 |
| Min focus m | 4.0 | 3.5 (closer focusing) |
| Max magnification | 0.135 | 0.15 |
| Filter mm | n/a | 46 |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
| Diameter mm | n/a | 144.8 |
Sony 500mm F4 G SSM
A 500mm f/4 super-telephoto for A-mount with SSM autofocus. It weighs about 3,460 g, with a minimum focus distance of 4.0 m.
Pros
- f/4 aperture at 500mm
- SSM autofocus
- Full-frame coverage
- Quiet focusing
Cons
- Very heavy at about 3,460 g
- Minimum focus distance of 4.0 m
- Large and awkward to transport
Sigma 500mm f/4 DG OS HSM Sport
This 500mm f/4 full-frame telephoto prime lens from Sigma fits Sony A mount cameras, from the Sigma Sports line with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It brings distant subjects closer for sports, wildlife and events.