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 Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC 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 Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC with a length of 258mm, is 8mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS also has a larger diameter of 109mm compared to the Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC's 106mm diameter.
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. Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC weighs 1951g, 7% (149g) 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 Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC 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 Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC has the Nikon F (FX) 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 Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS is also available in the Leica L mount.
Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC is also available in Canon EF and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
150-600mm and the fastest aperture of
F5-6.3.
