Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
vs
Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
Sigma
44 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Travel
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 8 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 16 mm |
| Elements | 20 | — |
| Groups | 13 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 5★ |
| Coating | fluorine coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/5.6 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | 4.5-5.6 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.59 kg | 0.56 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | Hyper Sonic Motor (HSM) |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 239 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.8★ | 0.12x |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM
- Strong optical (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong versatility (72nd percentile)
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average build (21st percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD0.122score per dollar
vs
Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM0.062score per dollar
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
