Lens comparison · Canon EF / EF-S · updated 5 November 2026
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary vs Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary150-600mm · f/5-6.3 · 1930gTamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2150-600mm · f/5-6.3 · 2010g
Verdict
Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary has more in its favour on paper.
Choose the 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary for
- less weight (1930g vs 2010g)
- a lower price (about £710 vs £800)
Choose the SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 for
- weather sealing
| 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary | SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Tamron |
| Focal length | 150-600mm | 150-600mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/5-6.3 | f/5-6.3 |
| Weight | 1930 g | 2010 g |
| Stabilisation | Yes | Yes |
| Weather sealing | No | Yes |
| Filter size | 95mm | 95mm |
| Made for | Full frame | Full frame |
| New price | £899 | £1,199 |
| Used at MPB (Canon EF / EF-S) | £559–£854 | £679–£924 |
Frequently asked questions
Is the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary better than the Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2?
The 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary offers less weight (1930g vs 2010g), a lower price (about £710 vs £800); the SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 offers weather sealing.
Which is better value, the 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary or the SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2?
On Canon EF / EF-S, the Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM Contemporary costs about £710 against about £800 for the Tamron SP 150-600mm f/5-6.3 Di VC USD G2 (MPB used where listed, otherwise new; checked 5 November 2026).
Do both lenses fit the same cameras?
Both are available for Canon EF / EF-S (and other mounts: Nikon F).