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 S and the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
Below you can find a scaled side-by-side image of Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S 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 OS HSM S and the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C Size and Weight The weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C weighs 1930g, 32% (930g) lighter than the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S's weight of 2860g.
Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Telephoto Zoom Lenses in Canon EF Mount for size comparison purposes.
Telephoto Zoom Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S and the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Canon 1D X III, Canon 6D MII and Canon 5D MIV.
Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Sigma SA mounts.
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.