Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports vs Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
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Key differences
- Maximum aperture: f/5–6.3 on the 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports, against f/5–6.7 on the 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD.
- Aperture blades: 9 on the 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports, against 7 on the 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD.
- Closest focus: 0.58 m on the 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports, against 0.60 m on the 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD.
- Max magnification: 0.34× on the 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports, against 0.32× on the 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD.
- Weight: 1,725 g on the 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD, against 2,100 g on the 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sports.
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| Lowest price today | Not priced in US yet | $1,199 new |
| Optics | ||
| Focal length | 150–600mm | 150–500mm |
| 35mm equivalent | 150–600mm (full frame) | 150–500mm (full frame) |
| Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends. | f/5–6.3 (best) | f/5–6.7 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| Elements / groups | 25 / 15 | 25 / 16 |
| Aperture blades | 9 (best) | 7 |
| Closest focus | 0.58 m (best) | 0.60 m |
| Max magnification | 0.34× (best) | 0.32× |
| Focus & handling | ||
| Autofocus | Yes (Stepping motor) | Yes (VXD) |
| Optical stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Weather sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Internal zoom | No | No |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Teleconverter compatible | Yes | No |
| Size & weight | ||
| Weight | 2,100 g | 1,725 g (best) |
| Diameter × length | 109.4 × 263.6 mm | 93 × 209.6 mm |
| Filter thread | 95 mm | 82 mm |
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