Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD vs Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary
Both are Fujifilm X telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD if
- You need more reach: 500mm vs 400mm at the long end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.32× vs 0.24× maximum magnification
- You prefer a newer design: released 2022 vs 2020
Pick the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 575 g lighter (1135 g vs 1710 g)
- You want a wider view: 100mm vs 150mm at the wide end
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
Spec differences
12 differences| Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD | Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Sigma
|
| Focal length |
150-500mm
|
100-400mm
|
| Weight |
1710 g
|
1135 g
lighter
|
| Length |
209.9 mm
|
199.5 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
93 mm
|
86 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.6 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.32×
larger
|
0.24×
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
25 elements / 16 groups
|
22 elements / 16 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
VXD
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2022
|
2020
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Fujifilm X both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/5 both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
Our notes
Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
A 150-500mm f/5-6.7 APS-C telephoto zoom lens, the Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD is designed for Fujifilm X mount bodies, with Vibration Compensation. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Our notes
Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary
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