Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) vs Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) and Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di .

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Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Name Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Manufacturer Sigma Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Release Year 2008 2003
Release Date
MSRP 280 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Standard / Normal
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Mount Nikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
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 150 cm 33 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 70 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Construction 14 elements  /  10 groups 16 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Focal Length 70-300 mm 28-75 mm
Zoom Range 230 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 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 76 mm 73 mm
Length 119 mm 92 mm
Weight 530 gr 510 gr
Other
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH635-01 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A