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Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD vs Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport

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 2.6 m
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.28× vs 0.2× maximum magnification
  • You prefer a newer design: released 2017 vs 2014

Pick the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport if

  • You need more reach: 600mm vs 400mm at the long end

Spec differences

13 differences
Specifications that differ between the Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD and the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport
Tamron 100-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di VC USD Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport
Brand
Tamron
Sigma
Focal length
100-400mm
150-600mm
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
105 mm
Min focus distance
1.5 m closer
2.6 m
Max magnification
0.28× larger
0.2×
Optical design
17 elements / 11 groups
24 elements / 16 groups
Autofocus motor
USD
HSM
Weather sealing
Yes
not listed
Released
2017
2014
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 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport

A 150-600mm f/5-6.3 full-frame telephoto zoom lens, the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, 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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