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 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 OS HSM S is the longer of the two lenses at 290mm. The Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC with a length of 258mm, is 32mm 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 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, 31% (909g) 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 Nikon F (FX) Mount for size comparison purposes.
Super Telephoto Lenses in Nikon F (FX) Mount for Size Comparison
Filter Threads
The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S has a filter size of 105mm whereas the Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC has a 95mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 105mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S:
And these are the 95mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC:
Lens Mounts
Both the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S and the Tamron 150-600mm f5-6.3 VC has the same Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Nikon F (FX) lenses are Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500.
Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S is also available in the Canon EF and Sigma SA mounts.
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.
