Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro vs Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro and Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro.
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Product |
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro |
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro |
Name | Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro | Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro |
Manufacturer | Sigma | Tamron |
SKU | ||
Release Date and Price |
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro |
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro |
Release Year | 2012 | 2008 |
Release Date | ||
MSRP | 2400 USD | N/A |
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Lens Type |
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro |
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro |
Lens Type |
Telephoto Macro |
Superzoom Macro |
Zoom or Prime | Prime lens (no zoom) | Zoom lens |
Mount and Compatibility |
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro |
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro |
Mount | Canon EFNikon F | Canon EFNikon F |
Designed for APS-C sensor | No (Suitable for all sensors) | No (Suitable for all sensors) |
Focus |
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro |
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF 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 Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro |
Motor Type | No information | N/A |
Focus Method | No information | No information |
Closest Focusing Distance | 47 cm | 49 cm |
Maximum Magnification | 1 | |
Macro 1:1 | Yes | No |
Aperture |
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro |
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro |
Maximum Aperture | F2,8 |
F3,8-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths. F3,8 at 28 mm F5,6 at 200 mm Variable Aperture |
Diaphragm Blades | No information | No information |
Optics |
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro |
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro |
Construction | 19 elements / 14 groups | 15 elements / 14 groups |
Special Elements/Coatings | No information | No information |
Focal Length |
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro |
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro |
Focal Length | 180 mm | 28-200 mm |
Zoom Range | None (Prime lens) No Zoom available. |
172 mm |
Built-in Teleconverter | No | No |
Teleconverter Multiplier | N/A | N/A |
Image Stabilization |
Yes
OS |
No |
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating | N/A | N/A |
Physical |
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro |
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro |
Weather Sealing | No | No |
Diameter | 95 mm | 71 mm |
Length | 204 mm | 75 mm |
Weight | 1640 gr | 354 gr |
Other |
Sigma EX 180mm F2.8 HSM OS DG Macro |
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro |
Filter Type | Filter Thread | Filter Thread |
Filter Diameter | 86 mm | 62 mm |
Lens Hood | Included | Included |
Lens Hood SKU | LH927-01 (+ adapter HA927-01) | N/A |
Tripod Collar | Included | N/A |
Tripod Collar SKU | N/A | N/A |
Other | Model A31 |