Sigma EX 726306 80-400mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
Sigma EX 726306 80-400mm
The Sigma 80-400mm lens offers good value for money compared to the Nikon equivalent, with decent optics and vibration reduction. However, users report issues with stiff zoom and focus rings, and the autofocus can be noisy. While some find it excellent for wildlife photography after practice, others prefer saving for the Nikon version due to build quality concerns.
Pros
- Good value for money
- Decent optics
- Effective vibration reduction
- Handheld usability
- Good for wildlife photography
Cons
- Stiff zoom and focus rings
- Noisy autofocus
- VR drift over time
- Inferior build quality compared to Nikon
- Learning curve for sharp images
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
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 EX 726306 80-400mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 80 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 400 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | — | 20 |
| Groups | — | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| 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 | 1.75 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 35 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 1:2.8★ |
Pros & Cons
Sigma EX 726306 80-400mm
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Below average build (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average user sentiment (11th percentile)11th %ile
- Below average social proof (17th percentile)17th %ile
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- 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 21 specs.