Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM vs Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM and Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di .

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Product
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Name Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Manufacturer Sigma Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Release Year 2010 2004
Release Date
MSRP 1400 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Lens Type Telephoto Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG 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 85mm F1.4 DG 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 85 cm 49 cm
Maximum Magnification 8,6
Aperture
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Maximum Aperture F1,4 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 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
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 EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Focal Length 85 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 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 86 mm 73 mm
Length 87 mm 83 mm
Weight 725 gr 420 gr
Other
Sigma EX 85mm F1.4 DG HSM
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 77 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH850-03 AD06
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A061