Which is lighter, the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary or the Tamron SP 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD?

The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary weighs 1930 g, 21 g less than the Tamron SP 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD (1951 g).

Which focuses closer, the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary or the Tamron SP 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD?

The Tamron SP 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD focuses down to 2.7 m, against 2.8 m for the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary.

Do the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary and the Tamron SP 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD have image stabilization?

Yes, both lenses have optical image stabilization.

§ 03 Head to head

Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary vs Tamron SP 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD

Sigma 150–600mm f/5-6.3 has a newer design. Tamron 150–600mm f/5-6.3 focuses 10 cm closer.

Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary is a 150–600mm f/5-6.3 zoom, and the Tamron SP 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD is a 150–600mm f/5-6.3 zoom. On paper they trade blows, with 1 advantage each.

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Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary

f/5-6.3 · 150–600mm · 1930 g

Tamron SP 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD

f/5-6.3 · 150–600mm · 1951 g

Key differences

From manufacturer specifications

Why is the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary better than the Tamron SP 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD?

Newer design (2014 vs 2013)

Why is the Tamron SP 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD better than the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary?

Focuses 10 cm closer (2.7 m vs 2.8 m)

Specification

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Specification	Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary	Tamron SP 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD
Focal length	150–600mm	150–600mm
Maximum aperture	f/5-6.3	f/5-6.3
Minimum aperture	f/22	f/40
Lens type	Super telephoto zoom lens	Zoom lens
Format	Full Frame	Full frame
Weight	1,930 g (4.25 lbs) ◆	1951 g (68.82 oz)
Dimensions	105 mm (diameter) x 260.1 mm (length)	106 x 258 mm
Minimum focusing distance	2.8 m (110.2 in)	2.7 m (106.30 inches) ◆
Maximum magnification	0.2x	—
Image stabilization	Yes (Optical Stabilizer)	Yes
Weather sealing	Yes (dust and splash resistant)	Yes
Aperture ring	No	No
Aperture blades	9 (rounded)	9
Optical construction	20 elements in 14 groups	20 elements / 13 groups
Filter size	95 mm	95 mm
Lens mount	Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA	Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A
Released	2014	2013

Size

Drawn to relative scale

A · Sigma
B · Tamron

260.1 × 105 mm
258 × 106 mm

The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary is 2 mm longer and 21 g lighter than the Tamron SP 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD.

Sample frames

Shot on each lens