Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD vs Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
Both are Sony E telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 375 g lighter (1725 g vs 2100 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.6 m vs 2.8 m
- You want a compact lens: 209.6 mm vs 265.6 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Wildlife, birds, motorsports
Pick the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports if
- You need more reach: 600mm vs 500mm at the long end
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
Spec differences
11 differences| Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD | Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Sigma
|
| Focal length |
150-500mm
|
150-600mm
|
| Weight |
1725 g
lighter
|
2100 g
|
| Length |
209.6 mm
shorter
|
265.6 mm
|
| Diameter |
93 mm
slimmer
|
109.4 mm
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
95 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.6 m
closer
|
2.8 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.32×
|
0.35×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
25 elements / 16 groups
|
25 elements / 15 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
VXD
|
not listed
|
7 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, image stabilization, weather sealing, released. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/5 both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
- Released
- 2021 both
Our notes
Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
A telephoto zoom for Sony full-frame with VC stabilization and VXD linear motors, covering 150-500mm. It reaches further than most 100-400mm lenses.
Pros
- Long reach
- VC stabilization
- VXD linear-motor focus
Cons
- Slow variable aperture
- Large for handholding
Our notes
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
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