Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II vs Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II and Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM .
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Product |
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Name | Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II | Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Manufacturer | Tamron | Sigma |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Release Year | 2006 | 2003 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | N/A | 11500 USD |
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Lens Type |
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Lens Type | Superzoom |
Telephoto Supertelephoto |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Mount | Canon EF-SNikon F | Canon EFNikon F |
Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Autofocus (AF) | YesNote. See below for further information | Yes |
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor |
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor Compatible Cameras for Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II |
Yes |
Motor Type | N/A | No information |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 45 cm | 600 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Maximum Aperture |
F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,5 at 18 mm F6,3 at 250 mm Variable Aperture |
F5,6 |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Construction | 16 elements / 13 groups | 18 elements / 16 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Focal Length | 18-250 mm | 300-800 mm |
Zoom Range | 232 mm | 500 mm |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization | No | No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 74 mm | 165 mm |
Length | 84 mm | 544 mm |
Weight | 430 gr | 5880 gr |
Other |
Tamron 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II |
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Drop-in Filter |
Filter Diameter | 62 mm | 46 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | N/A | LH1571-02 595 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | Included |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |