Sigma EX 14mm F2.8 HSM vs Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 14mm F2.8 HSM and Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di .

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Product
Sigma EX 14mm F2.8 HSM
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Name Sigma EX 14mm F2.8 HSM Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Manufacturer Sigma Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 14mm F2.8 HSM
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Release Year 1998 2004
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 14mm F2.8 HSM
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 14mm F2.8 HSM
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 14mm F2.8 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 18 cm 49 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma EX 14mm F2.8 HSM
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 14mm F2.8 HSM
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Construction 14 elements  /  10 groups 15 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 14mm F2.8 HSM
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Focal Length 14 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 14mm F2.8 HSM
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 91 mm 73 mm
Length 82 mm 83 mm
Weight 630 gr 420 gr
Other
Sigma EX 14mm F2.8 HSM
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 Included (Solid Construction) Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A AD06
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A061