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Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports (L-Mount) vs Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS | Sports (L-Mount)

Key differences

  • —The 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports (L-Mount) is 1885g lighter (2100g vs 3985g).
  • —The 300-600mm F4 DG OS | Sports (L-Mount) is faster: f/4 vs f/5 (≈0.6 stops more light).
  • —At launch the 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports (L-Mount) cost $4,500 less ($1,499 vs $5,999).
  • —For close-ups the 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports (L-Mount) reaches 0.34× vs 0.17×.

Which to choose

  • 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports (L-Mount)

    Choose it for:

    • +The lightest option: 2100g, 1885g less than the next
    • +The widest view: starts at 150mm
    • +The best close-ups: 0.34× magnification
    • +The lowest launch price: $1,499, $4,500 less
  • 300-600mm F4 DG OS | Sports (L-Mount)

    Choose it for:

    • +The brightest aperture: f/4, about 0.6 stop more light
    • +The sharpest results in reviews
    • +The nicest background blur in reviews
    • +The fastest autofocus in reviews

Computed from published specs, confirmed launch prices and, where every lens has at least two reviews, review scores.

Sigma
150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports (L-Mount)
Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports (L-Mount)
SPORTS
Sigma
300-600mm F4 DG OS | Sports (L-Mount)
Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS | Sports (L-Mount)
SPORTS
Mount
L-Mount (FF)
L-Mount (FF)
Focal length
150–600mm
300–600mm
Max aperture
F5–6.3
F4◆
Weight
2,100g◆
3,985g
Dimensions ⌀ × L
109.4 × 263.6mm
167.0 × 467.9mm
Volume
2478 cm³◆
10249 cm³
Density
0.85 g/cm³
0.39 g/cm³
Filter thread
⌀95mm
—
Min focus
0.58m◆
2.80m
Max magnification
0.34×◆
0.17×
Elements / groups
25 / 15
28 / 21
Aperture blades
9
13◆
Focus drive
Stepping Motor
HLA (High-response Linear Actuator)
Stabilisation
Yes
Yes
Weather sealed
Yes
Yes
Aperture ring
—
—
Released
2021
2025
MSRP (USD)
$1,499◆
$5,999
Sharpness
8.4
9.2◆
Bokeh Rendering
7.8
8.6◆
Autofocus Speed
8.1
9.0◆
Flare Resistance
8.0
—
Build / Sealing
8.8
9.3◆
Value / Size
8.7
8.8◆
SHARPBOKEHAFFLAREBUILDVALUE

Performance overlay

  • 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports (L-Mount)
  • 300-600mm F4 DG OS | Sports (L-Mount)

◆ marks the best value in a row. Scores are 0–10 editorial ratings.