Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports vs Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 L
Both are L-Mount zooms 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 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports | Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 L |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 60-600mm | 60-180mm |
| Max aperture | f/4.5-6.3 | f/2.8 |
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Coverage | full-frame | full-frame |
| Mount | L-Mount | L-Mount |
Which should you buy?
- the Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 L opens wider (f/2.8) — brighter in low light and more background blur
- the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports covers 60-600mm and the Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 L covers 60-180mm — pick the range that matches what you shoot
Where to buy
Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS SportsSee price on Amazon
Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 LSee price on Amazon
FAQ
What's the difference between the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports and the Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 L?
The Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports is 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 zoom, full-frame; the Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 L is 60-180mm f/2.8 zoom, full-frame. Both fit the L-Mount.
Which is better in low light, the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports or the Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 L?
The Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 L — its f/2.8 maximum aperture lets in more light and gives more background blur than the f/4.5-6.3 of the other.
Do the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports and Samyang AF 60-180mm f/2.8 L 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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