Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye vs Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye and Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di .

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Product
Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Name Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Manufacturer Sigma Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Release Year 2007 2004
Release Date
MSRP 1500 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens
Fisheye
Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
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 Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 13 cm 49 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F6,3 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Construction 13 elements  /  9 groups 15 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Focal Length 4 mm 28-300 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
272 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
Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 76 mm 73 mm
Length 77 mm 83 mm
Weight 470 gr 420 gr
Other
Sigma EX 4.5mm F2.8 DC HSM Fisheye
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Filter Type Built-in Filter Holder Filter Thread
Filter Diameter N/A 62 mm
Lens Hood Not Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A AD06
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A061