Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD vs Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD and Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro.

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Product
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Name Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Manufacturer Tamron Sigma
SKU A068
Release Date and Price
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Release Year 2023 2011
Release Date 2023-08-23
MSRP N/A 1600 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Mount Sony E Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
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 19 cm 38 cm
Maximum Magnification 4,6x
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Maximum Aperture F4 F2,8
Diaphragm Blades 9 No information
Optics
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Construction 15 elements  /  13 groups 19 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Focal Length 17-50 mm 150 mm
Zoom Range 33 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
OS
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 75 mm 80 mm
Length 114 mm 150 mm
Weight 460 gr 1150 gr
Other
Tamron 17-50mm F4 Di III VXD
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 72 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A LH780-05
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A