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 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG 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 S is the longer of the two lenses at 290mm. The Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS with a length of 269mm, is 21mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S also has a larger diameter of 121mm compared to the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS's 120mm 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. Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS weighs 2700g, 5% (160g) 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.
Super Telephoto Lenses in Canon EF Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S and the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS have the same Filter thread size of 105mm.
Below are links to the 105mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S and the Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS has the same Canon EF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Canon EF lenses are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K.
Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S is also available in the Nikon F (FX) and Sigma SA mounts.
Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS is also available in Nikon F (FX) and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S 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 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG OS has a focal range of 60-600mm and 10.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.6x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 96 - 960mm.
