Tamron B023 10-24mm
Tamron
63 Overall Score
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Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
98 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Tamron B023 10-24mm
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
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Scores
Landscape
Budget
Macro
Travel
Video Cinema
Portrait
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Specifications
| Tamron B023 10-24mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 1 | 5★ |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating, BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) Coating | water- and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4.5 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-4.5 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | 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 | HLD | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 240 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.19x | 1:2★ |
Pros & Cons
Tamron B023 10-24mm
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Strong build (77th percentile)
- Strong versatility (76th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 22 specs.
