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 OS HSM C 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 OS HSM C is the longer of the two lenses at 290mm. The OM SYSTEM 150-600mm f5-6.3 IS with a length of 265mm, is 25mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C also has a larger diameter of 121mm compared to the OM SYSTEM 150-600mm f5-6.3 IS's 110mm 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 OS HSM C 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 OS HSM C 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. Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C weighs 1930g, 6% (130g) lighter than the OM SYSTEM 150-600mm f5-6.3 IS's weight of 2060g.
Filter Threads
Both the OM SYSTEM 150-600mm f5-6.3 IS and the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C 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 OS HSM C has the Canon EF 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 Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Nikon F (FX) , Sigma SA and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
150-600mm and the fastest aperture of
F5-6.3 .
