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Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 017 vs Tamron SP AF 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD (A011)

Both are Canon EF telephoto zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 017 if

  • You want a wider view: 100mm vs 150mm at the wide end

Pick the Tamron SP AF 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD (A011) if

  • You need more reach: 600mm vs 400mm at the long end

Spec differences

11 differences
Specifications that differ between the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 017 and the Tamron SP AF 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD (A011)
Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 017 Tamron SP AF 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD (A011)
Brand
Sigma
Tamron
Format
Full frame
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Focal length
100-400mm
150-600mm
Filter thread
67 mm
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Min focus distance
1.6 m
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Max magnification
0.26×
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Aperture blades
9
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Optical design
21 elements / 15 groups
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Autofocus motor
HSM
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Image stabilization
Yes
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Released
2017
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3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture. Show all
Mount
Canon EF both
Type
Telephoto Zoom both
Max aperture
f/5 both

Our notes

Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 017

A 100-400mm f/5-6.3 full-frame telephoto zoom lens, the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 017 is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, from the Sigma Contemporary line with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A long-reach telephoto zoom aimed at spo...

Our notes

Tamron SP AF 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD (A011)

The Tamron SP AF 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD (A011) is a full-frame telephoto zoom lens covering 150-600mm at f/5-6.3 for Canon EF mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

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