Sigma
150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
 vs
Canon
100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Better telephoto 500 mm vs 400 mm
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 Around 30% more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly cheaper $1,019.00 vs $1,499.00
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 The best price we've seen is $480 cheaper (more than 30% less)
Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Better image stabilization Canon IS vs Sigma OS
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 Less risk of blur
Wider aperture f/4.5 vs f/5
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 At its widest, the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM captures marginally more light, 0.3 f-stops
Better wide angle 100 mm vs 150 mm
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 More than 30% better wide angle
Lighter 1.4 kg vs 1.9 kg
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 Around 30% lighter
Slightly more zoom 4x vs 3.3x
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 Around 20% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Learn more about
the Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Max focal length Excellent telephoto Help
150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:500 mm
100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM:400 mm
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:Sigma HSM
100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM:Canon USM
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:Sigma OS
100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM:Canon IS
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:f/5
100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM:f/4.5
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to wildlife lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

Sony 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM

Wildlife lens

$1,998
Length Is shorter
Zoom range Has slightly large zoom range
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM vs the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Compare the 70-400mm f/4-5.6 G SSM vs the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Length Is shorter
Focus motor Lacks a silent focus motor
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587
Max focal length Has a slightly longer telephoto lens
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Canon-ef

Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$949
Wide maximum Has a higher max f/stop
Min focal length Has a slightly narrower wide angle lens
Image stabilization Doesn't have image stabilization
Compare the 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Canon-ef vs the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Compare the 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Canon-ef vs the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sigma 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$1,509
Zoom range Has much large zoom range
Compare the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Compare the 50-500mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f

Tamron 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$949
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Weight Lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 200-500mm f/5-6.3 Di LD IF Nikon-f vs the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS

Travel lens

$499 - $549
Length Significantly shorter
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Much worse telephoto
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS vs the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Tokina AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f

Tokina AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$499
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Length Significantly shorter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the AT-X 840 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6 D Nikon-f vs the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR

Wildlife lens

$397
Length Significantly shorter
Weight Lighter
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$5,799
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Lowest price Significantly more expensive
Min focal length Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$1,019
Max focal length Better telephoto
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef vs the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM

Wildlife lens

$1,399
Aperture Wider aperture
Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6L IS USM vs the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$1,899
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Aperture Significantly wider aperture
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

Canon 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM

Travel lens

$2,554
Zoom range Much more zoom
Aperture Wider aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6L IS USM vs the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM
Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$899
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Canon-ef vs the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

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