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| 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
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| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
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| Focal length |
100-400mm
|
150-600mm
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| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
not listed
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| Min focus distance |
1.6 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.26×
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not listed
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| Aperture blades |
9
|
not listed
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| Optical design |
21 elements / 15 groups
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not listed
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| Autofocus motor |
HSM
|
not listed
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| Image stabilization |
Yes
|
not listed
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| Released |
2017
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not listed
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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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