Sigma APO DG OS HSM 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AF APO DG OS HSM
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
What Buyers Say
Sigma APO DG OS HSM 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AF APO DG OS HSM
The Sigma 120-400mm lens receives mixed feedback. Many users praise its image quality, optical stabilization, and value for money compared to Canon's 100-400 L series, but note it is very heavy and requires good light for sharp results. A few reviewers experienced severe blurriness or autofocus issues, while others found it excellent for wildlife and sports photography when used correctly.
Pros
- Good image quality for the price
- Effective optical stabilization
- Quiet and fast HSM autofocus
- Solid build quality
- Good value compared to Canon 100-400 L
Cons
- Very heavy and bulky
- Requires good light for sharpness
- Lens creep when pointed down
- Autofocus can hunt or shake initially
- OS cannot be used on tripod
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
The Tamron 28-300mm super-zoom wins praise for its lightweight design, versatile focal range, and solid image quality. Users appreciate the compact build and smooth zoom mechanism, but note the slow aperture and trade-offs in sharpness compared to more expensive zooms. Verified reviewers find it an ideal travel lens that pairs well with Sony bodies.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Versatile 28-300mm focal range
- Smooth zoom ring operation
- Compact build for travel
- Good integration with Sony bodies
Cons
- Small maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
- Reduced sharpness vs. premium zooms
- Not an internal zoom lens
- Slow autofocus at high fps on some bodies
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma APO DG OS HSM 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AF APO DG OS HSM | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 120 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 400 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 21 | 20 |
| Groups | 15 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super multi-layer coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-5.6 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.64 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.50 m | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.2 | 1:2.8 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma APO DG OS HSM 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AF APO DG OS HSM
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average build (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.