Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS Sports
Sigma · 300–600 mm · f/4 · Sports · Image Stabilization
Score Breakdown
Scores combine our editorial testing with published lab data.
78
SCORE /100
What We Like
+Constant f/4 aperture throughout entire 300-600mm range—rare for a super-telephoto zoom
+Delivers near-prime-lens optical performance with 2x zoom versatility
+Aggressive pricing at ~$6,000 vs. $13,000+ for comparable 600mm f/4 primes
+Powerful 5.5-stop optical stabilization with OS2 algorithm and panning mode
+Professional-grade build with magnesium alloy body, carbon hood, and weather sealing
+Fast, precise High-response Linear Actuator autofocus with exceptional subject tracking
Worth Knowing
−Extremely heavy at 3,985g (8.8 lbs)—requires monopod support for handheld shooting
−Sony E-mount version limited to 15 fps burst mode and no teleconverter compatibility
−At f/4 wide-open, optical performance slightly trails true f/4 primes; stopping down one stop recommended
−Longer focus throw and slower AF compared to Sony FE native lenses like the 200-600mm
General | |
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About This LensThe Sigma 300-600mm F4 DG OS Sports is a revolutionary large-aperture ultra-telephoto zoom lens that delivers all the convenience and versatility of a zoom lens with the superior optical performance of an ultra-telephoto prime lens. This rare lens is simultaneously both very expensive (at $6000 USD) and also a great bargain relative to the competition, offering 300mm, 400mm, 500mm, and 600mm F4 near-prime performance in a single package. It's a big lens (167mm in diameter and 467.9mm in length) and weighs nearly 4 kilos (3985g), but its build quality is easily on par with any 600mm f/4 telephoto from Sony, Nikon, or Canon. | |
| Brand | Sigma |
| Release Year | 2025 |
Production Status ⓘCurrent status of lens manufacturing (e.g., in production, discontinued). |  In Production |
Pro Branding ⓘSpecific branding codes used for professional-tier lenses. | Sports |
Lens Mount ⓘThe lens mount will tell you what type of lens range you can fit onto the camera body. Often the same camera company will have different lens ranges for different cameras. | Sony E |
System ⓘIndicates which camera system the lens is designed to attach to. | Sony E |
Maximum Format ⓘLargest sensor size compatible with the lens. |  Full Frame |
Physical84/100 | |
| Lens Weight | 3985 g |
Lens Diameter ⓘWidth of the lens at its widest point | 167 mm |
Lens Length ⓘHow long the lens is from front to back. | 467.9 mm |
Front Filter Compatible ⓘSome lenses are compatible with front filters, some are compatible with back filters and some are compatible with both. Front filters are usually more convenient to add and remove. | No |
Optics72/100 | |
Focal Range ⓘShortest to longest focal length of the lens (zoom range start - end ) | 300–600 mm |
Aperture Range ⓘLargest aperture at the lens's shortest focal length to longest focal length (aperture range start - end) | 4 |
| Focal Length Angle of View | 8.2°–4.1° |
Flange Focal Distance ⓘDistance from lens mount to sensor. | 18 mm |
Diaphragm Type ⓘStructure and design of the aperture |  Automatic |
Blades ⓘNumber of diaphragm blades in aperture | 13020 |
Zoom Lens ⓘZoom allows you to vary the focal length, change between long shots and close-ups |  Yes |
Zoom Mechanism ⓘSystem enabling zoom function |  Manual |
Zoom Ring ⓘIf zooming is adjusted using a zoom ring |  Yes |
Zoom Type ⓘThe design or approach to zooming |  Rotary |
Closest Focusing Distance ⓘMinimum distance for a subject to be in focus. | 280 cm01500 |
Maximum Magnification ⓘLargest size a subject can be reproduced | 0.17x |
| Autofocus Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Mode |  Yes |
| Manual Focusing Ring |  Yes |
Features99/100 | |
Weather Sealing ⓘWeather sealing capabilities will give you more confidence when shooting in unfavourable conditions. |  Yes |
Fluorine Coating ⓘCoating to repel water and oil from lens elements. |  Yes |
| Built In Lens Hood | No |
| Lens Hood Type |  Petal |
Zoom Lock ⓘZoom lock allows the zoom ring to be locked at the desired focal length | No |
Teleconverter ⓘA teleconverter (extender) is an extra piece of equipment that fits between the lens and the camera body to enhance magnification |  Yes |
| Image Stabilization | Yes |
IS Efficiency ⓘIS efficiency refers to the effectiveness of the image stabilization system in compensating for the blurring effects of camera shake, quantified by the number of stops of stabilization it provides. | 5.5 stops |
Construction55/100 | |
Elements ⓘLens elements refer to individual pieces of glass within the lens. | 28 |
| Groups | 21 |
Aspherical Elements ⓘThe number of aspherical lens elements which can help correct aberrations such as spherical aberration. | 0 |
Bi Aspherical Elements ⓘElements with two non-spherical surfaces | 0 |
Low Dispersion ⓘElements that reduce chromatic aberration | 7 |
Super Low Dispersion ⓘAdvanced elements further reducing chromatic aberration | 1 |
CA Reduction ⓘBuilt-in features to reduce chromatic aberration | 6 |
Internal Focusing ⓘInternal Focusing means that the lens does not change in size during focusing, and the front element does not rotate. |  Yes |