Tamron Di III VC 18-400mm
Tamron
70 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
98 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Landscape
Budget
Travel
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Professional
Street
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 18-400mm | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 400 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 20 |
| Groups | 13 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 3 | 5★ |
| Coating | BBAR | water- and oil-repellent coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/3.5 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.86 kg | 0.61 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLD | HLA |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | 6 stops | 6 stops |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 180 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.2 | 1:2 |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III VC 18-400mm
- Strong versatility (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average build (9th percentile)9th %ile
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 macro (88th percentile)88th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Scores 98 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 22 specs.