Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS vs Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS and Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR.
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Product |
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
| Name | Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS | Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
| Also known as | Nikon Nikkor AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR | |
| Manufacturer | Sigma | Nikon |
| SKU | 20082 | |
Release Date and Price |
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
| Release Year | 2023 | 2018 |
| Release Date | 2023-01-12 | 2018-06-14 |
| MSRP | N/A | N/A |
| Last known price | 0 USD | 3296 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
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| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Prime lens (no zoom) |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
| Mount | Sony EL Mount | Nikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | Yes |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes | Yes |
| Motor Type | Linear Motor | Ring-Type Ultrasonic |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 45 cm | 300 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 2,4 | 0,18 |
Aperture |
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
| Maximum Aperture |
F4,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4,5 at 60 mm F6,3 at 600 mm Variable Aperture |
F5,6 |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
Optics |
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
| Construction | 27 elements / 19 groups | 19 elements / 11 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | Three Special Low Dispersion (SLD) elements and two ´F´ Low Dispersion (FLD) elements | 1 PF + 3 ED elements, Nano Crystal and fluorine coatings |
Focal Length |
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
| Focal Length | 60-600 mm | 500 mm |
| Zoom Range | 540 mm | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization | Yes | Yes |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | 7 stops | 4 stops |
Physical |
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Diameter | 119 mm | 106 mm |
| Length | 279 mm | 237 mm |
| Weight | 2495 gr | 1460 gr |
Other |
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS |
Nikon AF-S 500mm F5.6 E PF ED VR |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 105 mm | 95 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | LH1144-02 | HB-84 |
| Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |