The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS and the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS 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 Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS with a length of 119mm, is 31mm shorter. On the other hand, the Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS has a larger diameter of 81mm compared to the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM's 80mm 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. Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS weighs 780g, which means it is 400g (33%) lighter than the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM which has a weight of 1180g.
Filter Threads
Both the Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS and the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS 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 Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS has the Sony E lens mount whereas the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM has the Nikon F (FX) lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are Sony FX5, Sony A7R VI and Sony A7 V for the Sony E Mount and Nikon D6, Nikon D780 and Nikon D3500 for the Nikon F (FX) Mount.
Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM is also available in Canon EF mount.
Focal Range
Sony FE 24-240mm F3.5-6.3 OSS has a focal range of 24-240mm and
10.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of
36 - 360mm.
On the other hand, the Sigma 150mm F2.8 EX DG OS Macro HSM is a prime lens with fixed focal lenght of 150mm. When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 225mm.
