Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD vs Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport
Both are Nikon F lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1.5 m vs 2.6 m
Pick the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport if
- You want a wider view: 60mm vs 100mm at the wide end
- You need more reach: 600mm vs 400mm at the long end
- You prefer a newer design: released 2018 vs 2017
Spec differences
12 differences| Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD | Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Telephoto Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Focal length |
100-400mm
|
60-600mm
|
| Weight |
1135 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
199 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
86.2 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
105 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
1.5 m
closer
|
2.6 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.28×
|
0.3×
larger
|
| Optical design |
17 elements / 11 groups
|
25 elements / 19 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
USD
|
HSM
|
| Released |
2017
|
2018
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, aperture blades, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/4.5 both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
- Weather sealing
- 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 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport
This 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 full-frame superzoom lens from Sigma fits Nikon F mount cameras, from the Sigma Sports line with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A long-reach telephoto zoom aimed at sports and wildlife.
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