Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS vs Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | S
Sony E-Mount
Both are Sigma telephoto zooms for Sony E full frame with optical stabilization (OS), but from different lines. The 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary is the compact travel telephoto at 1135 g with 67 mm filters. The 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports (August 2021) was Sigma's first Sports lens for mirrorless. According to Sigma it has a dust- and splash-resistant body and a dual-action zoom, weighs almost double at 2100 g and takes 95 mm filters.
Between the two lie 200 mm of reach and about a kilogram.
Which one suits whom?
- 100-400mm: You want a comparatively light telephoto for hikes, travel and occasional use.
- 150-600mm: You regularly photograph wildlife or sports at long distance and want 600 mm and a more robust body.
Key differences
- Focal length: 100-400 mm on the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS, 150-600 mm on the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | S.
- The Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS is 965 g lighter (1,135 g vs 2,100 g).
- The Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS is 69 mm shorter.
- The Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS focuses closer: from 110 cm instead of 280 cm.
- Filter thread: 67 mm on the Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS, 95 mm on the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | S.
Specs side by side
The key specs of both lenses side by side.
| Lens | Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | S |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 100-400 mm | 150-600 mm |
| Max. aperture | f/5-6.3 | f/5-6.3 |
| Weight | 1,135 g | 2,100 g |
| Filter diameter | 67 mm | 95 mm |
| Min. focus distance | 110 cm | 280 cm |
| Length | 197 mm | 266 mm |
| Autofocus | yes | yes |
| Image stabilization | yes | yes |
Size comparison
- Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS: 197 × 86 mm
- Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS | S: 266 × 109 mm
Side view to the same scale, length × diameter (without lens hood).