Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM vs 200-500mm f/2.8 APO
Both are Canon EF telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM if
- You want a wider view: 150mm vs 200mm at the wide end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the 200-500mm f/2.8 APO does not
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 2.2 m vs 5 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.19× vs 0.13× maximum magnification
Pick the 200-500mm f/2.8 APO if
- You need 1⅔ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/5)
Spec differences
8 differences| 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM | 200-500mm f/2.8 APO | |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length |
150-500mm
|
200-500mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/5
|
f/2.8
1⅔ stops faster
|
| Filter thread |
86 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
2.2 m
closer
|
5 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.19×
larger
|
0.13×
|
| Optical design |
21 elements / 15 groups
|
17 elements / 13 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
HSM
|
not listed
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
5 identical specs hidden: brand, mount, type, format, aperture blades. Show all
- Brand
- Sigma both
- Mount
- Canon EF both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
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