Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS vs Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS and Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO.
Compare Specifications
Product |
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS |
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
| Name | Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS | Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
| Manufacturer | Sigma | Sigma |
| SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS |
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
| Release Year | 2008 | 2005 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | 1470 USD | 629 USD |
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Lens Type |
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS |
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
| Lens Type |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS |
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
| Mount | Canon EFNikon F | Canon EFNikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS |
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
| Autofocus (AF) | Yes | YesNote. See below for further information |
| Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor | Yes |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
| Motor Type | No information | N/A |
| Focus Method | No information | No information |
| Closest Focusing Distance | 220 cm | 300 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | 5,2 | |
Aperture |
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS |
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
| Maximum Aperture |
F5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F5 at 150 mm F6,3 at 500 mm Variable Aperture |
F5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F5 at 170 mm F6,3 at 500 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS |
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
| Construction | 21 elements / 15 groups | 13 elements / 11 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS |
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
| Focal Length | 150-500 mm | 170-500 mm |
| Zoom Range | 350 mm | 330 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
OS |
No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS |
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 94 mm | 92 mm |
| Length | 252 mm | 232 mm |
| Weight | 1910 gr | 1345 gr |
Other |
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS |
Sigma 170-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 86 mm | 86 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | LH927-01 737 | N/A |
| Tripod Collar | Included | Included |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
