The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS 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 Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS with a length of 266mm, is 24mm 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 Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS's 109mm diameter.
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Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS and Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
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, 8% (170g) lighter than the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS's weight of 2100g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS 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 Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS has the Leica L 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 Leica SL3, Panasonic S5 II and Panasonic S5 II X for the Leica L Mount and Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV for the Canon EF Mount.
Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS is also available in Sony E mount.
Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C is also available in 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.