Tamron SP 150-600mm F/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 SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD if
- You need more reach: 600mm vs 500mm at the long end
- Our notes say it suits: Birds and wildlife, motorsport and airshows, long-reach travel photography
Pick the Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM if
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 2.2 m vs 2.7 m
Spec differences
10 differences| Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD | Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Sigma
|
| Focal length |
150-600mm
|
150-500mm
|
| Weight |
1951 g
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
105.6 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
95 mm
|
86 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
2.7 m
|
2.2 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.2×
larger
|
0.19×
|
| Optical design |
20 elements / 13 groups
|
21 elements / 15 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
USD
|
HSM
|
| Released |
2014
|
not listed
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, aperture blades, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F 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
Tamron's first 150-600mm telephoto zoom, popular with bird and wildlife photographers. It has Vibration Compensation, a USD motor, a 95mm filter thread and a minimum focus distance of 2.7 m.
Pros
- Wide 150-600mm range
- Built-in stabilization (VC)
- USD focus motor
- Zoom lock
Cons
- Heavy and long when extended
- Slow aperture at 600mm
- Later G2 version has improved focus and VC
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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