Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM vs Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM and Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di .
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Product |
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM |
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di |
Name | Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM | Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di |
Manufacturer | Sigma | Tamron |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM |
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di |
Release Year | 2008 | 2004 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 560 USD | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM |
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di |
Lens Type | Standard / Normal | Superzoom |
Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM |
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 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM |
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 | 35 cm | 49 cm |
Maximum Magnification | ||
Aperture |
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM |
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di |
Maximum Aperture |
F3,8-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,8 at 18 mm F5,6 at 125 mm Variable Aperture |
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 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM |
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di |
Construction | 16 elements / 12 groups | 15 elements / 13 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM |
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di |
Focal Length | 18-125 mm | 28-300 mm |
Zoom Range | 107 mm | 272 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 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM |
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 74 mm | 73 mm |
Length | 88 mm | 83 mm |
Weight | 505 gr | 420 gr |
Other |
Sigma 18-125mm F3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM |
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 67 mm | 62 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | LH730-02 | AD06 |
Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
Other | Model A061 |