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 Sony A telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Tamron · 2014

SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD

f/51951 gUSD

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Sigma

150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM

f/5HSM

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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

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

Specifications that differ between the Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD and the Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 APO DG OS HSM
	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: Sony A 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

The Tamron SP 150-600mm F/5-6.3 Di VC USD is a full-frame telephoto zoom lens covering 150-600mm at f/5-6.3 for Sony A mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. A long-reach telephoto zoom with Vibration Compensation for wildlife and sports.

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