Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD vs Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 017
Both are Canon EF telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD if
- You need more reach: 600mm vs 400mm at the long end
Pick the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 017 if
- You want a wider view: 100mm vs 150mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1.6 m vs 2.7 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.26× vs 0.2× maximum magnification
- You prefer a newer design: released 2017 vs 2013
Spec differences
10 differences| Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD | Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 017 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Sigma
|
| Focal length |
150-600mm
|
100-400mm
|
| Weight |
1951 g
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
105.6 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
95 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
2.7 m
|
1.6 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.2×
|
0.26×
larger
|
| Optical design |
20 elements / 13 groups
|
21 elements / 15 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
USD
|
HSM
|
| Released |
2013
|
2017
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, aperture blades, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon EF both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/5 both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
Our notes
Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD
A 150-600mm f/5-6.3 full-frame telephoto zoom lens, the Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. A long-reach telephoto zoom with Vibration Compensation for wildlife and sports.
Our notes
Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 017
A 100-400mm f/5-6.3 full-frame telephoto zoom lens, the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 017 is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, from the Sigma Contemporary line with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A long-reach telephoto zoom aimed at spo...
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