Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro vs Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport

Both are Pentax K telephoto zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Tamron

AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro

f/4

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Sigma

150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport

f/5

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Pick the Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro if

You need ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4 vs f/5)
You want a wider view: 70mm vs 150mm at the wide end

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

You need more reach: 600mm vs 300mm at the long end

Spec differences

6 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro and the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport
	Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro	Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport
Brand	Tamron	Sigma
Focal length	70-300mm	150-600mm
Max aperture	f/4 ⅔ stop faster	f/5
Filter thread	62 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	0.95 m	not listed
Image stabilization	No	not listed

2 identical specs hidden: mount, type. Show all

Mount: Pentax K both
Type: Telephoto Zoom both

Our notes

Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro

The Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro is a full-frame telephoto zoom lens covering 70-300mm at f/4-5.6 for Pentax K mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

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

Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport: a full-frame telephoto zoom lens with a 150-600mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/5-6.3, made for Pentax K mount cameras, from the Sigma Sports line with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A long-reach telephot...