Sigma 185955
Sigma
40 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III VC 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 180mm
Tamron
75 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Landscape
Travel
Budget
Video Cinema
Professional
Wildlife Sports
Street
Portrait
Specifications
| Sigma 185955 | Tamron Di III VC 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 180mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | super-telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 500 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 500 mm | 180 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 20 |
| Groups | 11 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 0 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | BBAR-G2 |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/32 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 3.17 kg | 0.85 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 46 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 4 stops | 5 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 3.50 m | 300 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 0.15x | 1:2.6★ |
Pros & Cons
Sigma 185955
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong optical (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (75th percentile)
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average bokeh (7th percentile)7th %ile
- Below average build (8th percentile)8th %ile
- Below average macro (28th percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 180mm
- Strong optical (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong versatility (78th percentile)
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 70-180mm f/2.8 Di III VC VXD G2 180mm
Scores 75 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.