Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM vs Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM and Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di .

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Product
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Name Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Manufacturer Sigma Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Release Year 2010 2003
Release Date
MSRP 1100 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 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 SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 24 cm 33 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Maximum Aperture F4,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4,5 at 8 mm
F5,6 at 16 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Construction 15 elements  /  11 groups 16 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Focal Length 8-16 mm 28-75 mm
Zoom Range 8 mm 47 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 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 75 mm 73 mm
Length 105 mm 92 mm
Weight 545 gr 510 gr
Other
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Filter Type Not possible to have Filter Filter Thread
Filter Diameter N/A 67 mm
Lens Hood Included (Solid Construction) Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A