Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports vs Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports
Both are L-Mount primes for telephoto and sports & action — here's how the specs differ and which to pick. Every spec is from the manufacturer's own catalog.
| Spec | Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports | Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 500mm | 200mm |
| Max aperture | f/5.6 | f/2 |
| Type | prime | prime |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
Which should you buy?
- the Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports opens wider (f/2) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports (200mm) is wider — more in the frame for street and interiors; the Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports (500mm) is tighter — more reach and compression for portraits
Where to buy
Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS SportsSee price on Amazon
Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS SportsSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports and the Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports?
The Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports is 500mm f/5.6 prime, full-frame; the Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports is 200mm f/2 prime, full-frame. Both fit the L-Mount.
Which is better in low light, the Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports or the Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports?
The Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports — its f/2 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/5.6 of the other.
Do the Sigma 500mm f/5.6 DG DN OS Sports and Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sports fit the same camera?
Yes — both are L-Mount lenses, so they fit Panasonic Lumix S, Leica SL, and Sigma fp full-frame bodies (the L-Mount Alliance).
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