Tamron Di III VXD 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3
Tamron
84 Overall Score
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Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
Sigma
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Tamron Di III VXD 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3
85 out of 100 high confidence 33 reviews
The Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD is widely praised for its versatile zoom range, sharp image quality, and excellent value for money. Users highlight its usefulness for wildlife, sports, and travel photography, though some note it is heavier than expected and the maximum aperture limits low-light performance. A few Sony users reported issues with image stabilization when paired with certain camera bodies, but overall sentiment is very positive.
Pros
- Versatile 50-400mm zoom range
- Sharp image quality
- Excellent value for money
- Good build quality
- Fast and quiet autofocus
Cons
- Heavier than expected
- Limited low-light performance due to small aperture
- Image stabilization issues with some Sony bodies
- Lens collar not included
- A bit dark compared to faster lenses
Zoom range versatility 12
Image quality sharpness 14
Value for money 10
Build quality 8
Weight and portability 9
Low light performance 5
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS
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Scores
Macro
Landscape
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Professional
Portrait
Video Cinema
Street
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VXD 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 | Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | telephoto | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 50 mm | 16 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 400 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 24 | 20 |
| Groups | 18 | 14 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | — | 5★ |
| Coating | BBAR-G2 | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/6.3 | f/6.7 |
| Min Aperture | 4.5-6.3 | 3.5-6.7 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon Z | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.18 kg | 0.61 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | HLA (High-response Linear Actuator) |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 6 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm | 250 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 | 1:2 |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III VXD 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong stabilization (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average build (24th 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 macro (77th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III VXD 50-400mm F/4.5-6.30.004score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS0.007score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Tie
Both products are closely matched - Tamron Di III VXD 50-400mm F/4.5-6.3 wins 2 specs while Sigma Contemporary 16-300mm f/3.5-6.7 DC OS wins 4.
