The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the OM SYSTEM 150-600mm f5-6.3 IS and the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS is the longer of the two lenses at 266mm. The OM SYSTEM 150-600mm f5-6.3 IS with a length of 265mm, is 1mm shorter. On the other hand, the OM SYSTEM 150-600mm f5-6.3 IS has a larger diameter of 110mm compared to the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS's 109mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of OM SYSTEM 150-600mm f5-6.3 IS and Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the OM SYSTEM 150-600mm f5-6.3 IS and the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Size and Weight The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. OM SYSTEM 150-600mm f5-6.3 IS weighs 2060g, which means it is 40g (1%) lighter than the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS which has a weight of 2100g.
Filter Threads
Both the OM SYSTEM 150-600mm f5-6.3 IS and the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS have the same Filter thread size of 95mm .
Below are links to the 95mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The OM SYSTEM 150-600mm f5-6.3 IS has the Micro Four Thirds lens mount whereas the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS has the Leica L lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are OM System OM-3 Astro , OM System OM-5 II and OM System OM-3 for the Micro Four Thirds Mount and Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Sony E mount.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
150-600mm and the fastest aperture of
F5-6.3 .
