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 OS HSM C and the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 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 OS HSM C is the longer of the two lenses at 290mm. The Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 OS with a length of 197mm, is 93mm 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 100-400mm F5-6.3 OS's 86mm diameter.
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C and Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 OS to get a better idea of how their sizes compare in real life.
Comparison image of the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C and the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 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. Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 OS weighs 1135g, 41% (795g) lighter than the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C's weight of 1930g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C has a filter size of 95mm whereas the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 OS has a 67mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 95mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C:
And these are the 67mm filters that we recommend for the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 OS:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C has the Canon EF lens mount whereas the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 OS has the Leica L lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount and Leica SL3-P , Panasonic S1 II and Panasonic S1 IIE for the Leica L Mount.
Nikon F (FX) , Sigma SA and Sony Alpha mounts.
Sony E and Fujifilm X mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C has a focal range of 150-600mm and
4.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
240 - 960mm .
On the other hand, the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 OS has a focal range of 100-400mm and 4.0X zoom ratio .
