Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS ContemporaryvsSigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary
100-400mm / F5-6.3
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150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
150-600mm / F5-6.3
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Which to choose
When the 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary suits you better
- Weight965g lighter, so easier to carry
When the 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 58cm
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary199.2mm long × 86mm diameter
- 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports263.6mm long × 109.4mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary | Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 100mm | 150mm | −50mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 400mm | 600mm | −200mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F5 | F5 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F6.3 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 1.12m | 58cm | +0.54m |
| Max magnification | 0.24× | 0.34× | −0.10x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 1.14kg | 2.10kg | −965g |
| Length | 199.2mm | 263.6mm | −64.4mm |
| Diameter | 86mm | 109.4mm | −23.4mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 95mm | −28mm |
| Released | 2020 | 2021 | −1year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary relative to 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
Check prices
100-400mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary
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150-600mm F5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
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