Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD vs Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM
Both are Nikon F 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 need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4.5 vs f/5)
- You want a wider view: 100mm 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: 0.28× 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 400mm at the long end
Spec differences
13 differences| Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD | Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Sigma
|
| Focal length |
100-400mm
|
150-500mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4.5
⅓ stop faster
|
f/5
|
| Weight |
1135 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
199 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
86.2 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
86 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
1.5 m
closer
|
2.2 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.28×
larger
|
0.19×
|
| Optical design |
17 elements / 11 groups
|
21 elements / 15 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
USD
|
HSM
|
| Weather sealing |
Yes
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2017
|
not listed
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, aperture blades, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
Our notes
Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD
A 100-400mm f/4.5-6.3 full-frame telephoto zoom lens, the Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, with Vibration Compensation. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
Our notes
Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM
The Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM is a full-frame telephoto zoom lens covering 150-500mm at f/5-6.3 for Nikon F mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer, Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus and apochromatic correction. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.
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