Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport vs Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD

Both are Sony A telephoto zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Sigma

150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport

f/5

Full specs

Tamron

100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD

f/4.5USD

Full specs

Pick the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport if

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

Pick the Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD if

You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4.5 vs f/5)
You want a wider view: 100mm vs 150mm at the wide end

Spec differences

7 differences

Specifications that differ between the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport and the Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD
	Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport	Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD
Brand	Sigma	Tamron
Focal length	150-600mm	100-400mm
Max aperture	f/5	f/4.5 ⅓ stop faster
Filter thread	not listed	67 mm
Min focus distance	not listed	1.5 m
Autofocus motor	not listed	USD
Image stabilization	not listed	Yes

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Mount: Sony A both
Type: Telephoto Zoom both

Our notes

Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport

A 150-600mm f/5-6.3 full-frame telephoto zoom lens, the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport is designed for Sony A mount bodies, 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

Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD

Tamron 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di VC USD: a full-frame telephoto zoom lens with a 100-400mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4.5-6.3, made for Sony A mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.