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60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports

Sony E Mount

60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports — 60–600mm f/4.5-6.3 for Sony E, a popular choice in the sigma lineup.

$1,999

Launch price

Released Feb 2023

vs

Sony

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

Sony E Mount

The ultimate standard zoom — incredibly sharp, exceptionally compact, and built for professionals.

$2,299

Launch price

Released Apr 2022

60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports is 9 months newer.

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Wins

2categories

60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports

WildlifeVideo & Hybrid

Wins

6categories

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

LandscapeSports & Action

TL;DR — Key differences

60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports wins 1 categories·FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II wins 4 categories
  • A60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports has higher OIS effectiveness (5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Weight (695 g vs 2315 g)
  • BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Length (120 mm vs 280 mm)
  • BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Max aperture (Tele) (f/2.8 vs f/6.3)
  • BFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II has lower Min focus distance (21 cm vs 38 cm)

Key specs at a glance

60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS SportsFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Focal Length60-600 mm24-70 mm
Max Aperturef/4.5-6.3f/2.8
MountSony ESony E
CoverageFull FrameFull Frame
Stabilization5 stopsNo
Weight2315 g695 g
Min Focus38 cm21 cm
Filter Size77 mm82 mm

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use case60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS SportsFE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Portrait
5.5Fair
4.5Fair
Sports & Action
6.5Good
6.5Good
Video & Hybrid
7.0Good
5.0Fair
Landscape
3.0Limited
7.0Good
Travel
5.0Fair
5.5Fair
Wildlife
10.0Excellent
3.0Limited
Macro & Close-up
3.5Limited
3.5Limited

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose the 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports

  • Special elements

    Adds Aspherical

  • OIS effectiveness

    5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Optical stabilization

    Only 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports supports it

  • Diameter

    81 mm vs 88 mm — lower is better

Reasons to choose the FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

  • Special elements

    Adds 2 XA (extreme aspherical), 3 Aspherical, 2 ED…

  • Weight

    695 g vs 2315 g — lower is better

  • Length

    120 mm vs 280 mm — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Tele)

    f/2.8 vs f/6.3 — lower is better

  • Min focus distance

    21 cm vs 38 cm — lower is better

  • Max aperture (Wide)

    f/2.8 vs f/4.5 — lower is better

  • Max magnification

    0.32 × vs 0.25 × — higher is better

Shared specifications

Internal focus

Both support internal focus

Weather sealing

Both support weather sealing

Control ring

Both support control ring

Custom function button

Both support custom function button

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports

Pros

  • Versatile zoom range covers multiple focal lengths in one lens
  • Built-in optical image stabilization
  • Weather-sealed construction for outdoor shooting

Cons

  • Relatively heavy for extended handheld use
  • Slower maximum aperture limits low-light performance

FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

Pros

  • Outstanding sharpness across the entire zoom range
  • Remarkably small and lightweight for an f/2.8 zoom
  • Four XD Linear focus motors provide blazing-fast AF tracking
  • Excellent close-up magnification
  • De-clickable aperture ring and customized function buttons

Cons

  • No built-in optical image stabilization (relies on body IBIS)
  • High launch price
  • Aperture ring can be easily bumped if not locked

Decided which one is right for you?

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Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports

Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II

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Full specifications

= category winner

60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Focal length (Min)
60 mm
24 mm
Focal length (Max)
600 mm
70 mm
Max aperture (Wide)
f/4.5
f/2.8+1.4 stops wider
Max aperture (Tele)
f/6.3
f/2.8+2.3 stops wider
Elements
23
20
Groups
17
15
Special elements
Aspherical
2 XA (extreme aspherical), 3 Aspherical, 2 ED, 2 Super ED
60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Min focus distance
38 cm
21 cm−17 cm less
Max magnification
0.25 ×
0.32 ×+28%
Autofocus motor
Linear / Stepping Motor
4 XD Linear Motors
Internal focus
Yes
Yes
60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Optical stabilization
Yes
No
OIS effectiveness
5 stops
0 stops
60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Weight
2315 g
695 g−1,620 g less
Length
280 mm
120 mm−160 mm less
Diameter
81 mm−7 mm less
88 mm
Filter thread size
77 mm
82 mm
Weather sealing
Yes
Yes
Diaphragm blades
9
11
60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
Lens mount
Sony E
Sony E
Format coverage
Full Frame
Full Frame

Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed May 2026.