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 equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended 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.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S has a filter size of 105mm whereas the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C 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 Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM S has the Sigma SA lens mount whereas the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C has the Canon EF lens mount . Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sigma Quattro , Sigma Quattro H and Sigma SD1 Merrill for the Sigma SA Mount and Blackmagic URSA 12K LF , Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount.
Canon EF and Nikon F (FX) mounts.
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 .
