Product Comparison: Sigma AF 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM vs Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro


Sigma AF 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM Zoom Lens
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Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro Zoom Lens
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General Specifications
Brand
Sigma
Tamron
Model
AF 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM
16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro
Origin
Japan
Japan
About the Product
By revolutionizing the optical and structural design of the Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM, this new lens achieves a compact size and a minimum focusing distance of 35cm. New material, Thermally Stable Composite (TSC) maintains its structure and has little contractility especially in varying temperatures, is incorporated into the lens barrel.
Experience previously unimaginable photographic possibilities thanks to the latest optical technology. This extremely versatile megazoom lens for digital reflex cameras with an APS-C sensor covers a huge focal length range of 16mm to 300mm and even allows you to take macro photos thanks to its short focussing distance of only 39cm.
Key Specs
Mount Type
Nikon F-Bayonet
Canon EF-S
Maximum Aperture
3.5 /f
3.5 /f
Minimum Focal Length
18 millimeters
16 millimeters
Maximum Focal Length
250 millimeters
300 millimeters
Lens Type
Zoom
Zoom
What customers say about "Key Specs"
Sigma AF 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM Zoom Lens
  • The f/3.5 maximum aperture is fairly useful in low light situations.
  • The F3.5-6.3 aperture is fast for a long zoom.
  • Good performance throughout zoom and aperture ranges.
  • Wide aperture produces great bokeh.
  • This lens has an excellent focal length range and is a very useful default lens to leave on the camera.
Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro Zoom Lens
  • In the mid-range of both aperture and focal length, images are sharp.
  • At 300mm, images are very soft at maximum aperture.
  • The f/3.5-6.3 aperture is extremely versatile.
  • This lens has an amazing focal range.
  • Great zoom lens. Provides a tremendous range of focal length.
Size & Weight
Height
2.9 in.
2.95 in.
Width
2.9 in.
2.95 in.
Depth
3.5 in.
3.92 in.
Weight
16.6 oz.
19.05 oz.
What customers say about "Size & Weight"
Sigma AF 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM Zoom Lens
  • It is lightweight and compact.
  • Build quality is excellent and the lens is surprisingly compact.
  • Compact and relatively light.
  • It is lightweight and compact. The vibration control is superb.
  • This is a great compact lens for both amateur and professional photographer. it is lightweight and provides sharp pictures.
Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro Zoom Lens
  • Nice lens, very compact with quiet autofocus.
  • This unit is nice and compact.
  • It is very compact and very bright.
  • Zoom lens more compact than 18-270.
  • It is very compact, not heavy, well finished, discreet and comes with the sun visor.
Imaging
Minimum Focus Distance
13.8 in.
15.35 in.
Field Of View
76.5° - 6.5°
82°12' - 5°20'
Zoom Type
Rotating
Rotating
Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Auto Focus, Manual Focus
Optical Stabilization
Yes
Yes
What customers say about "Imaging"
Sigma AF 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM Zoom Lens
  • Quick AF, HSM is great.
  • This lens delivers a ton of performance, over a wide zoom range, with optical stabilization.
  • Focus is quick and quiet. OS works extremely well.
  • The pictures are sharp; the focus is fast enough and the zoom range is excellent.
  • The autofocus and OS features work great.
Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro Zoom Lens
  • Images are beautiful, and the lens does a great job of focusing very close even at long focal lengths.
  • The focus is very fast and quite quiet.
  • The build quality is great, autofocus quick and accurate.
  • Well made. Very clear pictures and very quite and quick when focusing.
  • The autofocus and stabilizer are good and do a great job.
Features
Brand Compatibility
Nikon
Canon
Sensor Type Compatibility
DX-format
DX-format
Lens Groups and Elements
16 Elements in 13 Groups
16 elements in 12 groups
Number of Aperture Blades
7
7
Filter Diameter
62 millimeters
67 millimeters
Extras
SLD (Special Low Dispersion) glass, Aspherical Lens, Multi-Coating, TSC (Thermally Stable Composite), Hyper Sonic Motor
PZD (Piezo Drive), VC (Vibration Compensation), Splash-proof design, XR (Extra Refractive Index) Glass, Hybrid aspherical elements, Zoom lock, Internal Focusing, LD (Low Dispersion)
What customers say about "Features"
Sigma AF 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM Zoom Lens
  • Solid feel, including the zoom-lock.
  • The automatic focus and optical stabilization works great for all distances and takes great photos.
  • The macro feature will focus to 2 inch wide!
  • The HSM internal focus motor is very quiet, smooth, and fast.
  • The accuracy is very good, the auto focus is quickly.
Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Macro Zoom Lens
  • Very good lens for general use.
  • The piezo engine is very quiet.
  • Build quality is excellent. Photo quality is very good.
  • The build quality is good, it's very quite and is lighter than my Canon 70-300mm lens.
  • It is well made, has a good strong feel and a quality build.
Warranty / Certifications
Manufacturer Warranty
1 year(s)
1 year(s)
Certifications
CE
CE
Other Information
Manufacturer
Link
Link
Manual
Download
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