The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 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
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C is the longer of the two lenses at 290mm. The Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S with a length of 203mm, is 87mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C also has a larger diameter of 121mm compared to the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S's 94mm 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 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S weighs 1805g, which means it is 125g (6%) lighter than the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C which has a weight of 1930g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S has a filter size of 82mm 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 82mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 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
Both the Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S and the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C 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 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S is also available in Canon EF and Sigma SA mounts.
Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C is also available in Canon EF , Sigma SA and Sony Alpha mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 70-200 F2.8 DG OS HSM S has a focal range of 70-200mm and
2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
105 - 300mm.
On the other hand, the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM C has a focal range of 150-600mm and 4.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 225 - 900mm.