TTArtisan 500mm f/6.3 vs Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports
Both are Leica L telephoto lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the TTArtisan 500mm f/6.3 if
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 12 aperture blades vs 11
Pick the Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/5.6 vs f/6.3)
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the TTArtisan 500mm f/6.3 does not
- You want autofocus (Linear motor): the TTArtisan 500mm f/6.3 is manual focus only
Spec differences
14 differences| TTArtisan 500mm f/6.3 | Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
TTArtisan
|
Sigma
|
| Max aperture |
f/6.3
|
f/5.6
⅓ stop faster
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
1370 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
234.6 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
107.6 mm
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
95 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
3.3 m
|
3.2 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.17×
|
| Aperture blades |
12
more blades
|
11
|
| Optical design |
8 elements / 5 groups
|
20 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Manual focus
|
Linear motor
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2024
|
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- Mount
- Leica L both
- Type
- Telephoto both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 500mm both