Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 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.
Pick the Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4.5 vs f/5)
- You want a wider view: 75mm vs 150mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1.5 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 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 does not
- Your camera has no AF drive motor: the HSM is built into the lens, the Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 needs a screw drive in the body
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
Spec differences
13 differences| Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 | Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sony
|
Sigma
|
| Focal length |
75-300mm
|
150-500mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4.5
⅓ stop faster
|
f/5
|
| Weight |
460 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
122 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
55 mm
|
86 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
1.5 m
closer
|
2.2 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.25×
larger
|
0.19×
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 10 groups
|
21 elements / 15 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
screw-drive
|
HSM
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Released |
2006
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format. Show all
- Mount
- Sony A both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
Our notes
Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6
A 75-300mm f/4.5-5.6 telephoto zoom lens, the Sony 75-300mm F4.5-5.6 is designed for Sony A mount bodies. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Our notes
Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM
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