Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG APO OS HSM vs Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG APO OS HSM and Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS.

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Product
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG APO OS HSM
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
Name Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG APO OS HSM Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
Manufacturer Sigma Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG APO OS HSM
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
Release Year 2010 2008
Release Date
MSRP 2400 USD 1470 USD
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG APO OS HSM
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
Lens Type Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG APO OS HSM
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG APO OS HSM
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 50 cm 220 cm
Maximum Magnification 5,2
Aperture
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG APO OS HSM
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
Maximum Aperture F4-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 50 mm
F6,3 at 500 mm
Variable 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
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG APO OS HSM
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
Construction 22 elements  /  6 groups 21 elements  /  15 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG APO OS HSM
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
Focal Length 50-500 mm 150-500 mm
Zoom Range 450 mm 350 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
OS
Yes
OS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG APO OS HSM
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 104 mm 94 mm
Length 219 mm 252 mm
Weight 1970 gr 1910 gr
Other
Sigma EX 50-500mm F4-6.3 DG APO OS HSM
Sigma 150-500mm F5-6.3 DG APO HSM OS
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 95 mm 86 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH1030-01 738 LH927-01 737
Tripod Collar Included Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A