Sigma
150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
 vs
Canon
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Sigma 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Significantly better telephoto 500 mm vs 300 mm
Help
 Around 70% more reach, less perspective distortion
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 EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
Help
 At its narrowest, the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
Shorter 142 mm vs 252 mm
Help
 More than 40% shorter
Lighter 0.6 kg vs 1.9 kg
Help
 3x lighter
Wider aperture f/4 vs f/5
Help
 At its widest, the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM captures marginally more light, 0.6 f-stops
Better image stabilization Canon IS vs Sigma OS
Help
 Less risk of blur
Better wide angle 70 mm vs 150 mm
Help
 2.1x better wide angle
More zoom 4.3x vs 3.3x
Help
 Around 30% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly more magnification 1:4 (0.2x) vs 1:5.2 (0.2x)
Help
 Take macro shots with subjects more than 30% larger in your photo
Slightly smaller diameter 76 mm vs 95 mm
Help
 20% smaller lens at the end
Slightly cheaper $649.00 vs $1,019.00
Help
 The best price we've seen is $370 cheaper (around 40% less)
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM Learn more about
the Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Image stabilization Good image stabilization Help
150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:Sigma OS
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:Canon IS
Focus motor Silent focus motor Help
150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:Sigma HSM
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:Canon USM
Max focal length Good telephoto Help
150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:500 mm
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:300 mm
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Aperture Very narrow widest aperture size Help
150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f:f/5
EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM:f/4
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
Canon 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM

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

Wildlife lens

$1,699
Weight Is heavier
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Compare the 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
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
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
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 55-300mm f/4.5-5.6G ED VR vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

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

Wildlife lens

$949
Length Is longer
Weight Is heavier
Compare the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f
Compare the 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
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 Significantly narrower aperture
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Max focal length Worse telephoto
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
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
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 Much more zoom
Min focal length Better wide angle
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
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
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 300mm f/4D ED-IF

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF

Wildlife lens

$1,134
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Min focal length Significantly worse wide angle
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 300mm f/4D ED-IF vs the 150-500mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM APO Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Canon 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM

Wildlife lens

$169
Length Slightly shorter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 75-300mm f/4-5.6 III USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS

Wildlife lens

$299
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Weight Slightly lighter
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Compare the EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Telephoto lens

$1,149
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$449
Image stabilization Worse image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Canon-ef vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef

Wildlife lens

$309
Length Slightly shorter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG OS Canon-ef vs the EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM

discussion Which do you think is better?

Speech is free, but discussion at LensHero is moderated! Please discuss your opinion of these lenses here, and discuss feedback for LensHero at our support community.

Showing 0 comments
“LensHero will help you cut through the sheer number of lenses out there to find the few you want to read more about”
- LifeHacker
“Finding the right lens on Lenshero is incredibly easy!”
- Revell Photography
“I am in love with LensHero.”
- Shoot from the Belly
“Kind of a little bit in love with LensHero”
- @alicetragedy
“No technical stuff whatsoever, just plain and simple questions complete with examples so that any user can understand”
- Karel Donk, Photographer
“I love that I can pull up different lenses in my price range that will fit my DSLR.”
- Jennifer Sutton
feedback and support | about | blog | privacy and legal
Copyright © 2013 by LensHero, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Rebellion Media Technology