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 OS Macro HSM and the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM 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 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 150mm. The Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM with a length of 137mm, is 13mm shorter. On the other hand, there is no difference between the max diameters of these lenses, both coming at 80mm.
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 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM weighs 895g, 22% (255g) lighter than the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM's weight of 1150g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS 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 OS Macro HSM has the Canon EF lens mount whereas the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM has the Sigma SA lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Blackmagic URSA 12K LF, Z CAM E2-F6 II 6K and Z CAM E2-S6 II 6K for the Canon EF Mount and Sigma Quattro, Sigma Quattro H and Sigma SD1 Merrill for the Sigma SA Mount.
Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM is also available in the Nikon F (FX) mount.
Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (FX) and Four Thirds mounts.
Focal Range
Both lenses have the same focal range of
150mm but while Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM has the fastest aperture of
F2.8, the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG Macro HSM's widest aperture value is
F2.9 - F2.8.
