Which is lighter, the Sigma C 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM or the Tamron SP 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD?

The Sigma C 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM weighs 1160 g, 791 g less than the Tamron SP 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD (1951 g).

Which focuses closer, the Sigma C 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM or the Tamron SP 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD?

The Sigma C 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM focuses down to 1.6 m, against 2.7 m for the Tamron SP 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD.

Do the Sigma C 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM 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 C 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM or the Tamron SP 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD better for portrait photography?

For portrait photography, the Sigma C 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM has the edge: it is 791 g lighter to carry.

Is the Sigma C 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM or the Tamron SP 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD better for sports photography?

For sports photography, the Tamron SP 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD has the edge: it reaches 600mm against 400mm.

§ 03 Head to head

Sigma C 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM vs Tamron SP 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD

Sigma 100–400mm f/5-6.3 has a wider field of view. Tamron 150–600mm f/5-6.3 has a longer reach.

Both lenses are made for the Canon EF mount: the Sigma C 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM is a 100–400mm 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 Sigma C 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM comes out ahead, 6 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.

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Sigma C 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM

f/5-6.3 · 100–400mm · 1160 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 C 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM better than the Tamron SP 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD?

Wider field of view (100mm vs 150mm)
791 g lighter (1160 g vs 1951 g)
76 mm shorter (182.3 mm vs 258 mm long)
Focuses 110 cm closer (1.6 m vs 2.7 m)
Smaller filter thread (67 mm vs 95 mm)
Newer design (2017 vs 2013)

Why is the Tamron SP 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD better than the Sigma C 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM?

Longer reach (600mm vs 400mm)

Which should you buy?

By use

portrait For portrait photography, the Sigma C 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM has the edge: it is 791 g lighter to carry.
sports For sports photography, the Tamron SP 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD has the edge: it reaches 600mm against 400mm.
wildlife For wildlife photography, the Tamron SP 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD has the edge: it reaches 600mm against 400mm.

Specification

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Specification	Sigma C 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM	Tamron SP 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD
Focal length	100–400mm	150–600mm
Maximum aperture	f/5-6.3	f/5-6.3
Minimum aperture	f/22	f/40
Lens type	Zoom lens	Zoom lens
Format	Full frame	Full frame
Weight	1160 g (40.92 oz) ◆	1951 g (68.82 oz)
Dimensions	86.4 x 182.3 mm	106 x 258 mm
Minimum focusing distance	1.60 m (62.99 inches) ◆	2.7 m (106.30 inches)
Image stabilization	Yes	Yes
Weather sealing	—	Yes
Aperture ring	No	No
Aperture blades	9	9
Optical construction	21 elements / 15 groups	20 elements / 13 groups
Filter size	67 mm ◆	95 mm
Lens mount	Canon EF, Nikon F, Sigma SA	Canon EF, Nikon F, Sony A
Released	2017	2013
Price	$799 launch price	—

Size

Drawn to relative scale

A · Sigma
B · Tamron

182.3 × 86.4 mm
258 × 106 mm

The Tamron SP 150-600 mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD is 76 mm longer and 791 g heavier than the Sigma C 100-400 mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM.

Sample frames

Shot on each lens