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 DN OS is the longer of the two lenses at 266mm. The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C with a length of 260mm, is 6mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS also has a larger diameter of 109mm compared to the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C's 105mm diameter.
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.
Comparison image of the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS 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, 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 Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C has the Sony Alpha lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5 , Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Sony A99 II , Sony A68 and Sony A77 II for the Sony Alpha Mount.
Canon EF , Nikon F (FX) and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
150-600mm and the fastest aperture of
F5-6.3 .
