Tamron SP 150-600mm F/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 SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD if
- Our notes say it suits: Birds and wildlife, motorsport and airshows, long-reach travel photography
Pick the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
7 differences| Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD | Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Sigma
|
| Weight |
1951 g
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
105.6 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
95 mm
|
105 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
2.7 m
|
2.6 m
closer
|
| Optical design |
20 elements / 13 groups
|
24 elements / 16 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
USD
|
HSM
|
9 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, max aperture, max magnification, aperture blades, image stabilization, released. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 150-600mm both
- Max aperture
- f/5 both
- Max magnification
- 0.2× both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
- Released
- 2014 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 150-600mm 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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