Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art vs Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art and Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro.

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Product
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Name Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Manufacturer Sigma Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Release Year 2013 2008
Release Date
MSRP 799 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Superzoom
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
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 28 cm 49 cm
Maximum Magnification 4,3
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) No
Aperture
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Maximum Aperture F1,8 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 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Construction 17 elements  /  12 groups 15 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Focal Length 18-35 mm 28-200 mm
Zoom Range 17 mm 172 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
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 78 mm 71 mm
Length 121 mm 75 mm
Weight 810 gr 354 gr
Other
Sigma 18-35mm F1.8 DC HSM Art
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH780-06 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Sigma Model A013 Model A31