Sigma Sports 740101 150-600mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
What Buyers Say
Sigma Sports 740101 150-600mm
The Sigma 150-600mm Sport lens is praised for its excellent image quality, effective image stabilization, and solid build. However, its significant weight and bulk are common criticisms, making it less ideal for casual hikes or extended handheld use. Many users recommend pairing it with a tripod or monopod and the Sigma USB dock for fine-tuning autofocus.
Pros
- Excellent image quality
- Effective image stabilization
- Solid build quality
- Good value for money
- Fast and accurate autofocus
Cons
- Very heavy and bulky
- Tripod collar not removable
- Fabric lens cap is inconvenient
- Metal hood adds weight
- Zoom ring is stiff
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
The Tamron 28-300mm super-zoom wins praise for its lightweight design, versatile focal range, and solid image quality. Users appreciate the compact build and smooth zoom mechanism, but note the slow aperture and trade-offs in sharpness compared to more expensive zooms. Verified reviewers find it an ideal travel lens that pairs well with Sony bodies.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Versatile 28-300mm focal range
- Smooth zoom ring operation
- Compact build for travel
- Good integration with Sony bodies
Cons
- Small maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
- Reduced sharpness vs. premium zooms
- Not an internal zoom lens
- Slow autofocus at high fps on some bodies
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Sports 740101 150-600mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 150 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 600 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 5 | 20 |
| Groups | — | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | — | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 2.86 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 105 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Hyper Sonic Motor | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | — | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Sports 740101 150-600mm
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong social proof (73rd percentile)
- Strong aperture (71st percentile)
- Below average build (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.