Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Macro
Professional
Landscape
Video Cinema
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 50 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 20 |
| Groups | 10 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.29 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 55 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 121 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2.8 | 1:3.8 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
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
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN wins 3 specs while Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD wins 5.
