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Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 vs Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM | C

Both are Canon EF telephoto zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 if

  • You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4.5 vs f/5)
  • You want a wider view: 90mm vs 150mm at the wide end

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

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

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 and the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM | C
Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM | C
Brand
Canon
Sigma
Format
Full frame
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Focal length
90-300mm
150-600mm
Max aperture
f/4.5 ⅓ stop faster
f/5
Weight
420 g
not listed
Length
114.7 mm
not listed
Diameter
71 mm
not listed
Filter thread
58 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
1.5 m
not listed
Max magnification
0.25×
not listed
Aperture blades
7
not listed
Optical design
13 elements / 9 groups
not listed
Image stabilization
No
not listed
Released
2003
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2 identical specs hidden: mount, type. Show all
Mount
Canon EF both
Type
Telephoto Zoom both

Our notes

Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6

A 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 telephoto zoom lens, the Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 is designed for Canon EF mount bodies. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Our notes

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

This 150-600mm f/5-6.3 full-frame telephoto zoom lens from Sigma fits Canon EF mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A long-reach telephoto zoom aimed at sports and wildlife.

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