Which is lighter, the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports 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 weighs 1951 g, 909 g less than the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports (2860 g).

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

The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports focuses down to 2.6 m, against 2.7 m for the Tamron SP 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD.

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

Yes, both lenses have optical image stabilization.

Is the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports or the Tamron SP 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD better for portrait photography?

For portrait photography, the Tamron SP 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD has the edge: it is 909 g lighter to carry.

§ 03 Head to head

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

Sigma 150–600mm f/5-6.3 focuses 10 cm closer. Tamron 150–600mm f/5-6.3 is 909 g lighter.

Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports 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 the Tamron SP 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD comes out ahead, 3 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.

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

f/5-6.3 · 150–600mm · 2860 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 Sports better than the Tamron SP 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD?

Focuses 10 cm closer (2.6 m vs 2.7 m)
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 Sports?

909 g lighter (1951 g vs 2860 g)
32 mm shorter (258 mm vs 290.2 mm long)
Smaller filter thread (95 mm vs 105 mm)

Which should you buy?

By use

portrait For portrait photography, the Tamron SP 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD has the edge: it is 909 g lighter to carry.

Specification

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Specification	Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports	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	2,860 g (6.31 lbs)	1951 g (68.82 oz) ◆
Dimensions	121 mm (diameter) x 290.2 mm (length)	106 x 258 mm
Minimum focusing distance	2.6 m (102.4 in) ◆	2.7 m (106.30 inches)
Maximum magnification	0.20x	—
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	24 elements in 16 groups	20 elements / 13 groups
Filter size	105 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

290.2 × 121 mm
258 × 106 mm

The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports is 32 mm longer and 909 g heavier than the Tamron SP 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD.

Sample frames

Shot on each lens