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

Both are Canon EF telephoto zoom lenses for full frame. 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
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 1.5 m vs 2.6 m
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.25× vs 0.2× maximum magnification

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
  • You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 does not
  • You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
  • You prefer a newer design: released 2014 vs 2003

Spec differences

14 differences
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 Sport
Canon EF 90-300mm f/4.5-5.6 Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport
Brand
Canon
Sigma
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
105 mm
Min focus distance
1.5 m closer
2.6 m
Max magnification
0.25× larger
0.2×
Aperture blades
7
9 more blades
Optical design
13 elements / 9 groups
24 elements / 16 groups
Autofocus motor
not listed
HSM
Image stabilization
No
Yes stabilized
Released
2003
2014
3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format. Show all
Mount
Canon EF both
Type
Telephoto Zoom both
Format
Full frame 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 Sport

The Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport is a full-frame telephoto zoom lens covering 150-600mm at f/5-6.3 for Canon EF mount cameras, from the Sigma Sports line with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A long-reach telephoto zoom aimed at sports and wildlife.

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