Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports vs 300-600mm f/4 DG OS Sports
Both are Sony E telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 1870 g lighter (2100 g vs 3970 g)
- You want a wider view: 150mm vs 300mm at the wide end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.35× vs 0.17× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 265.6 mm vs 469.9 mm long
Pick the 300-600mm f/4 DG OS Sports if
- You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4 vs f/5)
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 13 aperture blades vs 9
- You prefer a newer design: released 2025 vs 2021
Spec differences
12 differences| 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports | 300-600mm f/4 DG OS Sports | |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length |
150-600mm
|
300-600mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/5
|
f/4
⅔ stop faster
|
| Weight |
2100 g
lighter
|
3970 g
|
| Length |
265.6 mm
shorter
|
469.9 mm
|
| Diameter |
109.4 mm
slimmer
|
167 mm
|
| Filter thread |
95 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
2.8 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.35×
larger
|
0.17×
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
13
more blades
|
| Optical design |
25 elements / 15 groups
|
28 elements / 21 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
Linear motor
|
| Released |
2021
|
2025
|
6 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Brand
- Sigma both
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
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