Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO vs 170-500mm f/5-6.3 APO Aspherical
Both are Sigma SA telephoto zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO if
- You want a wider view: 150mm vs 170mm at the wide end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the 170-500mm f/5-6.3 APO Aspherical does not
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 2.2 m vs 3 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.19× vs 0.15× maximum magnification
Pick the 170-500mm f/5-6.3 APO Aspherical if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
10 differences| 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO | 170-500mm f/5-6.3 APO Aspherical | |
|---|---|---|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
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| Focal length |
150-500mm
|
170-500mm
|
| Weight |
1780 g
|
not listed
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| Length |
252 mm
|
not listed
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| Diameter |
94.7 mm
|
not listed
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| Min focus distance |
2.2 m
closer
|
3 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.19×
larger
|
0.15×
|
| Optical design |
21 elements / 15 groups
|
13 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
HSM
|
not listed
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| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
6 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, max aperture, filter thread, aperture blades. Show all
- Brand
- Sigma both
- Mount
- Sigma SA both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Max aperture
- f/5 both
- Filter thread
- 86 mm both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
Our notes
Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO
This 150-500mm f/5-6.3 full-frame telephoto zoom lens from Sigma fits Sigma SA mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer, Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus and apochromatic correction. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Our notes
Sigma 170-500mm f/5-6.3 APO Aspherical
Sigma 170-500mm f/5-6.3 APO Aspherical: a telephoto zoom lens with a 170-500mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/5-6.3, made for Sigma SA mount cameras, with apochromatic correction and aspherical elements. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
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Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport vs 170-500mm f/5-6.3 APO Aspherical
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