Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport vs 170-500mm f/5-6.3 APO Aspherical
Both are Sigma SA telephoto zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport if
- You want a wider view: 150mm vs 170mm at the wide end
- You need more reach: 600mm vs 500mm at the long 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 2.6 m vs 3 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.2× 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
12 differences| 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport | 170-500mm f/5-6.3 APO Aspherical | |
|---|---|---|
| Format |
Full frame
|
not listed
|
| Focal length |
150-600mm
|
170-500mm
|
| Weight |
2860 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
290.2 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
121 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
105 mm
|
86 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
2.6 m
closer
|
3 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.2×
larger
|
0.15×
|
| Optical design |
24 elements / 16 groups
|
13 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
HSM
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
2014
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, max aperture, aperture blades. Show all
- Brand
- Sigma both
- Mount
- Sigma SA both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Max aperture
- f/5 both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
Our notes
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport
This 150-600mm f/5-6.3 full-frame telephoto zoom lens from Sigma fits Sigma SA mount cameras, from the Sigma Sports line with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A long-reach telephoto zoom aimed at sports and wildlife.
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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