The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM and the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
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.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM and the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM have the same Filter thread size of 72mm.
Below are links to the 72mm filters that we recommend you to consider for these lenses:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM has the Four Thirds lens mount whereas the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Olympus E-5, Olympus E-600 and Olympus E-620 for the Four Thirds Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM is also available in the Canon EF , Nikon F (FX) and Sigma SA mounts.
Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM is also available in Canon EF , Four Thirds and Sigma SA mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
150mm and the fastest aperture of
F2.9 - F2.8.
