Nikon F-Mount
Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary vs Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | S
Two Sigma super-telephoto zooms for Nikon F with the same zoom range: both run from 150 to 600 mm, open from f/5 to f/6.3, have optical image stabilization and cover full frame. They belong to different lines and differ clearly in size.
The 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary weighs 1930 g, is 260.1 mm long, has a diameter of 105 mm and a 95 mm filter thread. The Sports model (| S) weighs 2860 g, 930 g more, is 290.2 mm long, has a diameter of 121 mm and a 105 mm filter thread. The Sports has 24 elements in 16 groups, the Contemporary 20 elements in 14 groups. The close-focus distance is 260 cm for the Sports (1:5) and 280 cm for the Contemporary (1:4.9).
The manufacturer features include a detachable tripod socket and teleconverter compatibility on the Contemporary, and a dual action zoom and a hypersonic motor (HSM) on the Sports.
Key data at a glance
- Sigma 150-600mm | Contemporary: 1930 g, 260.1 mm long, 95 mm filters, close focus 280 cm.
- Sigma 150-600mm | Sports: 2860 g, 290.2 mm long, 105 mm filters, close focus 260 cm.
Key differences
- The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary is 930 g lighter (1,930 g vs 2,860 g).
- The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary is 30 mm shorter.
- The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary is narrower: 105 mm instead of 121 mm in diameter.
- Filter thread: 95 mm on the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary, 105 mm on the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | S.
- The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | S focuses closer: from 260 cm instead of 280 cm.
- Maximum magnification: 1:4.9 on the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary, 1:5 on the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | S.
Specs side by side
The key specs of both lenses side by side.
| Lens | Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary | Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | S |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 150-600 mm | 150-600 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/5-6.3 | f/5-6.3 |
| Weight | 1,930 g | 2,860 g |
| Filter diameter | 95 mm | 105 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 280 cm | 260 cm |
| Length | 260.1 mm | 290.2 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | yes |
Size comparison
- 1 Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary 260.1 脳 105 mm 路 1,930 g
- 2 Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | S 290.2 脳 121 mm 路 2,860 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.
Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary
- Weather protection
- Zoom lock
- Teleconverter compatible
Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | S
- Weather protection
- Zoom lock
Compatible cameras
Both lenses fit Nikon F-Mount cameras. The database lists 37 bodies: 17 full frame, 20 APS-C.
Camera list and adapters for the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | ContemporaryCamera list and adapters for the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | S
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Frequently asked questions about this comparison
Which is lighter, the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary or the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | S?
The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary is lighter at 1,930 g than the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | S at 2,860 g, a difference of 930 g.
Which is faster, the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary or the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | S?
Both have the same maximum aperture: f/5.
What filter size do the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary and the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | S use?
The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary takes 95 mm filters, the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | S takes 105 mm.
Do the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary and the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | S have image stabilization?
Yes, both have optical image stabilization.
Do the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | Contemporary and the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM | S fit the same cameras?
Yes, both fit Nikon F-Mount cameras.