Sigma DC 883101 18mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm
What Buyers Say
Sigma DC 883101 18mm
This Sigma 18-250mm all-in-one zoom lens has won over most users with its flexibility and convenience for travel, despite some optical compromises. Several verified buyers praise the weight, build quality, and image stabilization, calling it a solid value for amateur photographers who want to avoid lugging multiple lenses. A few note issues like lens creep, slight distortion, and a noticeable click when the sleep mode activates, but these are widely seen as acceptable trade-offs for the range. Overall, it's a recommended "do-it-all" lens that balances price, portability, and performance well.
Pros
- Great all-in-one zoom range
- Lightweight for a superzoom
- Good image stabilization
- Solid build quality
- Good value versus Canon alternatives
Cons
- Lens creep when pointed down
- Audible click in sleep mode
- Manual focus adjustment needed after zoom
- Some pincushion and barrel distortion
- Slight vignetting at extremes
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 DC 883101 18mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 250 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | — | 20 |
| Groups | — | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.47 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.9 | 1:2.8 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma DC 883101 18mm
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong aperture (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong bokeh (81st percentile)81st %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 (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
Verdict
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 22 specs.