Tamron Di III VC AF014P-700 18-200mm
Tamron
58 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Sigma
63 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Professional
Landscape
Budget
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC AF014P-700 18-200mm | Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | — | 16 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 4★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer & Nano Porous Coatings |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/18 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.40 kg★ | 0.47 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping motor | Stepping Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 18 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:3.3★ |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III VC AF014P-700 18-200mm
- Strong macro (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average bokeh (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average optical (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average aperture (33rd percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (78th percentile)
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC AF014P-700 18-200mm0.215score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN0.067score per dollar
Tamron Di III VC AF014P-700 18-200mm offers 3.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Scores 63 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
