Sigma Sports 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS
Sigma
82 Overall Score
vs
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
Canon
61 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Sports 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS
85 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
This Sigma telephoto lens is widely praised for its excellent value, offering impressive reach and image quality at a fraction of the cost of comparable lenses. Users highlight its solid build, effective stabilization, and versatility for wildlife and outdoor photography, though many note it is heavy and struggles in low light. The autofocus can be slow and less accurate beyond 400mm, but manual override helps. Overall, it is considered a fantastic budget-friendly option for enthusiasts.
Pros
- Excellent value for money
- Impressive reach (600mm)
- Good image stabilization
- Solid build quality
- Versatile for wildlife and outdoor photography
Cons
- Heavy and bulky
- Poor low-light performance
- Slow autofocus beyond 400mm
- Zoom ring requires multiple twists
- Tripod collar is small and uncomfortable
Value for money 7
Image quality 8
Weight and size 8
Low light performance 5
Autofocus performance 6
Image stabilization 5
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
No customer feedback yet
Scores
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Wildlife Sports
Professional
Video Cinema
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Specifications
| Sigma Sports 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS | Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 150 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 600 mm | 40 mm |
| Elements | 25 | 12 |
| Groups | 15 | 9 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 6★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Super Spectra coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/5 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 5-6.3 | f/4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 2.10 kg | 0.50 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 95 mm | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | USM★ |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 580 mm | 280 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.9★ | 0.24x |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Sports 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average build (11th percentile)11th %ile
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong optical (78th percentile)
- Strong versatility (76th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average aperture (22nd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Sports 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS0.068score per dollar
vs
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM0.149score per dollar
Canon L EF 17-40mm f/4L USM offers 2.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Sports 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS
Scores 82 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
