Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro vs Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro and Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di .

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Product
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Name Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Manufacturer Sigma Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Release Year 2008 2004
Release Date
MSRP 1200 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
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 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro
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 100 cm 49 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro
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 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Construction 18 elements  /  15 groups 15 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Focal Length 70-200 mm 28-300 mm
Zoom Range 130 mm 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 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 86 mm 73 mm
Length 183 mm 83 mm
Weight 1370 gr 420 gr
Other
Sigma EX 70-200mm F2.8 II APO HSM DG Macro
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Filter Type Not possible to have Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter N/A 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH850-01 AD06
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A061