Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di Macro (motorized) vs Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di Macro (motorized) and Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro.

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Product
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di Macro (motorized)
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Name Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di Macro (motorized) Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Manufacturer Tamron Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di Macro (motorized)
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Release Year 2008 2003
Release Date
MSRP N/A 420 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di Macro (motorized)
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Lens Type Standard / Normal
Macro
Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di Macro (motorized)
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Mount Nikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di Macro (motorized)
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
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 Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 33 cm 18 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No Yes
Aperture
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di Macro (motorized)
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di Macro (motorized)
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Construction 16 elements  /  14 groups 10 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di Macro (motorized)
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Focal Length 28-75 mm 50 mm
Zoom Range 47 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di Macro (motorized)
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 73 mm 71 mm
Length 92 mm 66 mm
Weight 510 gr 320 gr
Other
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm F2.8 XR Di Macro (motorized)
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU DA09 LH550-02 346
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A09NII , adds autofocusmotor to Nikon cameras. Canon-owner get similar performance with the older model with the same name.