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 |
SKU | ||
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 |