Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro vs Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro and Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM .

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Product
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Name Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Manufacturer Sigma Canon
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Release Year 2003 1999
Release Date
MSRP 420 USD 9199 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EF
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 18 cm 550 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F4
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Construction 10 elements  /  9 groups 17 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Focal Length 50 mm 600 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
IS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Weather Sealing No Yes
Diameter 71 mm 168 mm
Length 66 mm 456 mm
Weight 320 gr 5360 gr
Other
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Canon EF 600mm F4 L IS USM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 55 mm 52 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH550-02 346 ET-160
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A