Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro vs Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro and Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM.

Compare Specifications

Product
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Name Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Manufacturer Tamron Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Release Year 2008 2009
Release Date
MSRP N/A 380 USD
Buy it today
Lens Type
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EF-SNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes Yes
Focus
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type No information No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 49 cm 110 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Maximum Aperture F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 270 mm
Variable Aperture
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 50 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Construction 18 elements  /  13 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Focal Length 18-270 mm 50-200 mm
Zoom Range 252 mm 150 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VC
Yes
OS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 79 mm 74 mm
Length 101 mm 101 mm
Weight 550 gr 420 gr
Other
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD IF Macro
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU AB003 LH674-01 686
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model B003