Lens comparison · Sony E / FE · updated 5 November 2026
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports vs Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports150-600mm · f/5-6.3 · 2100gTamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD150-500mm · f/5-6.7 · 1725g
Verdict
Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD has more in its favour on paper.
Choose the 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports for
- more reach (600mm vs 500mm)
Choose the 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD for
- less weight (1725g vs 2100g)
- a lower price (about £770 vs £870)
| 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports | 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Tamron |
| Focal length | 150-600mm | 150-500mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/5-6.3 | f/5-6.7 |
| Weight | 2100 g | 1725 g |
| Stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Filter size | 95mm | 82mm |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| New price | £1,599 | £1,199 |
| Used at MPB (Sony E / FE) | £759–£989 | £749–£794 |
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports better than the Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD?
The 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports offers more reach (600mm vs 500mm); the 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD offers less weight (1725g vs 2100g), a lower price (about £770 vs £870).
Which is better value, the 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports or the 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD?
On Sony E / FE, the Tamron 150-500mm f/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD costs about £770 against about £870 for the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports (MPB used where listed, otherwise new; checked 5 November 2026).
Do both lenses fit the same cameras?
Both are available for Sony E / FE (and other mounts: L-Mount, Fujifilm X, Nikon Z).