Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports vs Tamron 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
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Key differences
- Closest focus: 0.25 m on the 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD, against 0.45 m on the 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports.
- Max magnification: 0.50× on the 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD, against 0.42× on the 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports.
- Weight: 1,155 g on the 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD, against 2,495 g on the 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports.
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| Lowest price today | $2,199 new | $1,299 new |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 60–600mm | 50–400mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 60–600mm (full frame) | 50–400mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/4.5–6.3 | f/4.5–6.3 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 27 / 19 | 24 / 18 |
| Aperture blades | 9 | 9 |
| Closest focus | 0.45 m | 0.25 m (best) |
| Max magnification | 0.42× | 0.50× (best) |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (HLA) | Yes (VXD) |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | No | — |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | Yes | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 2,495 g | 1,155 g (best) |
| Diameter × length | 119.4 × 279.2 mm | 88.5 × 183.4 mm |
| Filter thread | 105 mm | 67 mm |
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