Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports vs Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II

The bottom line

Similar coverage, different speed: the Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II opens to f/4 versus the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports's f/4.5 — more light and shallower background blur. It comes down to how much you value that extra brightness.

Choose the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports if…

  • You need more reach — it goes to 600mm vs 200mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport.

Choose the Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II if…

  • You value portability — at 794g (1.75 lb) it's lighter than the 2490g (5.49 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry.
  • You like close-focus work — 0.5x magnification vs 0.3x.
  • You use filters or shoot video — internal zoom keeps length and balance constant.

Where they differ

  • Aperture: the Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II opens to f/4 vs the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports's f/4.5 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.
  • Focal range: Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports is 60-600mm, Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II is 70-200mm — different framing and reach.
  • Price: the Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II is $1,799, $200 under the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports.
  • Close-up: the Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II reaches 0.5x magnification vs 0.3x — more for close-up and macro work.
  • Weight: the Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II is 794g (1.75 lb) vs 2490g (5.49 lb) — you'll feel the difference handheld.

Frequently asked

Is the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports or the Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II better?

Similar coverage, different speed: the Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II opens to f/4 versus the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports's f/4.5 — more light and shallower background blur. It comes down to how much you value that extra brightness.

Who should choose the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports?

Choose the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports if you need more reach — it goes to 600mm vs 200mm for distant subjects, wildlife and sport.

Who should choose the Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II?

Choose the Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II if you value portability — at 794g (1.75 lb) it's lighter than the 2490g (5.49 lb) alternative for travel and all-day carry. Choose it if you like close-focus work — 0.5x magnification vs 0.3x. Choose it if you use filters or shoot video — internal zoom keeps length and balance constant.

What is the main difference between the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports and the Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II?

Aperture: the Sony FE 70-200mm f/4 Macro G OSS II opens to f/4 vs the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports's f/4.5 — more light and shallower depth-of-field.

Product
Optical Design
Focal Length60-600mm70-200mm
Lens TypeZoomZoom
Optical Elements2519
Optical Groups1913
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/4.5f/4
Minimum Aperturef/32f/22
Aperture Blades119
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View40° – 4°34° – 12.5°
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorHLAXD Linear
Focus LimiterYesYes
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance200 cm26 cm
Max Magnification0.3x0.5x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationYesYes
Aperture RingNoYes
Declickable ApertureNoYes
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoYes
General
Price (MSRP)$1,999$1,799
Filter Size105mm72mm
Diameter127.8mm82.2mm
Length290.2mm149mm
Weight2490g (5.49 lb)794g (1.75 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarYesYes