Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM vs Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM

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

Sony · 2008

70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM

f/4.5760 gSSM

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Sigma

150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM

f/5HSM

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Pick the Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM if

You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4.5 vs f/5)
You want a wider view: 70mm vs 150mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1.2 m vs 2.2 m
You want bigger close-ups: 0.25× vs 0.19× maximum magnification

Pick the Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM if

You need more reach: 500mm vs 300mm at the long end
You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM does not

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM and the Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM
	Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM	Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM
Brand	Sony	Sigma
Focal length	70-300mm	150-500mm
Max aperture	f/4.5 ⅓ stop faster	f/5
Weight	760 g	not listed
Length	135 mm	not listed
Filter thread	62 mm	86 mm
Min focus distance	1.2 m closer	2.2 m
Max magnification	0.25× larger	0.19×
Optical design	16 elements / 11 groups	21 elements / 15 groups
Autofocus motor	SSM	HSM
Image stabilization	No	Yes stabilized
Released	2008	not listed

4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, aperture blades. Show all

Mount: Sony A both
Type: Telephoto Zoom both
Format: Full frame both
Aperture blades: 9 both

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Sony 70-300mm F4.5-5.6 G SSM

This 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 telephoto zoom lens from Sony fits Sony A mount cameras, from the Sony G series. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

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