Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG vs Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG and Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di .

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Product
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Name Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Manufacturer Sigma Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Release Year 2004 2004
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG
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 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Mount Canon EF Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Motor Type N/A N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 50 cm 49 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Maximum Aperture F2,8-4
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F2,8 at 28 mm
F4 at 70 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 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Construction 11 elements  /  8 groups 15 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Focal Length 28-70 mm 28-300 mm
Zoom Range 42 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 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 67 mm 73 mm
Length 60 mm 83 mm
Weight 245 gr 420 gr
Other
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8-4 DG
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 58 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A AD06
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A061