Tamron SP AF 10-24mm f / 3.5-4.5 Zoom
Tamron
68 Overall Score
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Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS 300mm
Sigma
98 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Tamron SP AF 10-24mm f / 3.5-4.5 Zoom
72 out of 100 low confidence 9 reviews
The Tamron 10-24mm lens receives mostly positive feedback for its ultra-wide field of view, sharpness, and value compared to Canon alternatives. Users praise its versatility for landscapes and portraits, though some note autofocus can be slow and noisy. A few negative reviews highlight reliability issues, including a lens that stopped working and warranty problems with third-party sellers. Overall, it is seen as a solid budget-friendly wide-angle option for amateur and semi-pro photographers.
Pros
- Ultra-wide field of view
- Good value for money
- Sharp images
- Solid build quality
- Versatile for landscapes and portraits
Cons
- Slow and noisy autofocus
- Variable aperture
- Reliability issues reported
- Warranty problems with third-party sellers
- Plastic construction
Image quality 6
Value for money 5
Build quality 4
Autofocus performance 3
Reliability 2
Warranty issues 2
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS 300mm
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Scores
Landscape
Macro
Budget
Travel
Portrait
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Specifications
| Tamron SP AF 10-24mm f / 3.5-4.5 Zoom | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS 300mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 10 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 24 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 12 | 20 |
| Groups | 9 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 6★ | 4 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 5★ |
| Coating | LD Aspherical | water- and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/10 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-4.5 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF-S | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.41 kg★ | 0.61 kg |
| Filter Thread | 77 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Micro Motor | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 240 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.19x | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
Tamron SP AF 10-24mm f / 3.5-4.5 Zoom
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong build (78th percentile)
- Strong versatility (77th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS 300mm
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS 300mm
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.