Canon EF
Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 vs Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary
Two 150-600 mm telephoto zooms for Canon EF with the same zoom range: both open from f/5 to f/6.3, have optical image stabilization, a 95 mm filter thread and a zoom lock, and work with teleconverters. The Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 (market launch September 2016) weighs 2010 g and is practically the same length (260.2 and 260.1 mm). The Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary weighs 1930 g.
The differences are in diameter and close focusing. The Tamron has a diameter of 108.4 mm (Sigma: 105 mm) and focuses from 220 cm (maximum magnification 1:3.9), the Sigma from 280 cm (1:4.9). The Tamron has 21 elements in 13 groups, the Sigma 20 elements in 14 groups. A tripod mount is included with the Tamron, on the Sigma it is detachable.
Key data at a glance
- Tamron SP 150-600mm G2: 2010 g, diameter 108.4 mm, close focus 220 cm, launched September 2016.
- Sigma 150-600mm | Contemporary: 1930 g, diameter 105 mm, close focus 280 cm.
Key differences
- The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary is 80 g lighter (1,930 g vs 2,010 g).
- The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary is narrower: 105 mm instead of 108.4 mm in diameter.
- The Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 focuses closer: from 220 cm instead of 280 cm.
- Maximum magnification: 1:3.9 on the Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2, 1:4.9 on the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary.
Specs side by side
The key specs of both lenses side by side.
| Lens | Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 | Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 150-600 mm | 150-600 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/5-6.3 | f/5-6.3 |
| Weight | 2,010 g | 1,930 g |
| Filter diameter | 95 mm | 95 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 220 cm | 280 cm |
| Length | 260.2 mm | 260.1 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | yes |
Size comparison
- 1 Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 260.2 脳 108.4 mm 路 2,010 g
- 2 Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 260.1 脳 105 mm 路 1,930 g
Schematic silhouettes. Length and diameter are manufacturer figures, drawn at the same scale for all lenses.
Open in the size comparisonFeatures named by the manufacturers
Features the manufacturer states explicitly.
Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2
- Zoom lock
- Teleconverter compatible
Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary
- Weather protection
- Zoom lock
- Teleconverter compatible
Compatible cameras
Both lenses fit Canon EF cameras. The database lists 39 bodies: 11 full frame, 28 APS-C.
Camera list and adapters for the Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2Camera list and adapters for the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary
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Frequently asked questions about this comparison
Which is lighter, the Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 or the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary?
The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary is lighter at 1,930 g than the Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 at 2,010 g, a difference of 80 g.
Which is faster, the Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 or the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary?
Both have the same maximum aperture: f/5.
What filter size do the Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 and the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary use?
Both take 95 mm screw-in filters.
Do the Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 and the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary have image stabilization?
Yes, both have optical image stabilization.
Do the Tamron SP 150-600mm F5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 and the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary fit the same cameras?
Yes, both fit Canon EF cameras.