Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC vs Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC and Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized).
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Product |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) |
| Name | Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC | Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) |
| Manufacturer | Tamron | Sigma |
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Release Date and Price |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) |
| Release Year | 2009 | 2008 |
| Release Date | ||
| MSRP | N/A | 280 USD |
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Lens Type |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) |
| Lens Type | Standard / Normal |
Telephoto Macro |
| Zoom or Prime | Zoom lens | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) |
| Mount | Canon EF-SNikon F | Nikon F |
| Designed for APS-C sensor | Yes | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) |
| 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 | 29 cm | 150 cm |
| Maximum Magnification | ||
| Macro 1:1 | No (No Macro lens) | No |
Aperture |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) |
| Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F4 at 70 mm F5,6 at 300 mm Variable Aperture |
| Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) |
| Construction | 19 elements / 14 groups | 14 elements / 10 groups |
| Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) |
| Focal Length | 17-50 mm | 70-300 mm |
| Zoom Range | 33 mm | 230 mm |
| Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
| Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
| Image Stabilization |
Yes
VC |
No |
| Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Diameter | 79 mm | 76 mm |
| Length | 94 mm | 119 mm |
| Weight | 570 gr | 530 gr |
Other |
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD IF VC |
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized) |
| Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
| Filter Diameter | 72 mm | 58 mm |
| Lens Hood | Included | Included |
| Lens Hood SKU | AB003 | LH635-01 |
| Tripod Collar | N/A | N/A |
| Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
| Other | Model B005 |