Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS SportsvsTamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
60-600mm / F4.5-6.3
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150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
150-500mm / F5-6.7
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Which to choose
When the 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports suits you better
- Brightness0.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 45cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 60-600mm in a single lens
When the 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD suits you better
- Weight760g lighter, so easier to carry
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
- 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports279.2mm long × 119.4mm diameter
- 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD209.6mm long × 93mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports | Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 60mm | 150mm | −90mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 600mm | 500mm | +100mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4.5 | F5 | 0.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F6.7 | 0.2 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 45cm | 60cm | −0.15m |
| Max magnification | 0.41× | 0.32× | +0.09x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 7blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 2.49kg | 1.73kg | +760g |
| Length | 279.2mm | 209.6mm | +69.6mm |
| Diameter | 119.4mm | 93mm | +26.4mm |
| Filter size | 105mm | 82mm | +23mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2021 | +2year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports relative to 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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60-600mm F4.5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
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150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
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