Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD vs Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM
Both are Canon EF telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD if
- You want a wider view: 100mm vs 120mm at the wide end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.28× vs 0.24× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Wildlife, sports, travel
Pick the Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
11 differences| Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD | Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Sigma
|
| Focal length |
100-400mm
|
120-400mm
|
| Weight |
1135 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
199 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
86.2 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
77 mm
|
| Max magnification |
0.28×
larger
|
0.24×
|
| Optical design |
17 elements / 11 groups
|
21 elements / 15 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
USD
|
HSM
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2017
|
not listed
|
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, min focus distance, aperture blades, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon EF both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/4.5 both
- Min focus distance
- 1.5 m both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
Our notes
Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD
A telephoto zoom for full-frame DSLRs covering 100-400mm with VC and a USD motor. It is lighter than most 150-600mm lenses.
Pros
- VC stabilization
- USD autofocus
- Lighter than 150-600mm lenses
Cons
- Slow variable aperture
- Less reach than 150-600mm lenses
Our notes
Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 APO DG OS HSM
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focuses closer vs wider (60mm)
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⅓ stop faster vs more reach (600mm)