Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AF APO DG OS HSM
Sigma
40 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Tamron
97 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Budget
Macro
Professional
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AF APO DG OS HSM | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 120 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 400 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 21 | 16 |
| Groups | 15 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super multi-layer coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.64 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 1.50 m | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.2 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma 120-400mm f/4.5-5.6 AF APO DG OS HSM
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (68th percentile)
- Below average build (10th percentile)10th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.