Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro (motorized) vs Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro (motorized) and Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized).

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Product
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro (motorized)
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Name Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro (motorized) Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Manufacturer Tamron Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro (motorized)
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Release Year 2008 2008
Release Date
MSRP N/A 280 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro (motorized)
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro (motorized)
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Mount Nikon F Nikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro (motorized)
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 Yes No
Aperture
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro (motorized)
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 90mm F2.8 Di Macro (motorized)
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Construction 10 elements  /  9 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro (motorized)
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Focal Length 90 mm 70-300 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
230 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
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro (motorized)
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 72 mm 76 mm
Length 97 mm 119 mm
Weight 405 gr 530 gr
Other
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro (motorized)
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG APO Macro (motorized)
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU 2C9FH LH635-01
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A