Sigma AF DC 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM
Sigma
69 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Travel
Specifications
| Sigma AF DC 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM | 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 | 200 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 15 | 20 |
| Groups | 13 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 2 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 2 |
| Coating | super multi-layer coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony A | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.39 kg★ | 0.59 kg |
| Filter Thread | 62 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 450 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.4 | 1:3.8 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma AF DC 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
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 AF DC 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 II DC OS HSM0.143score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD0.418score per dollar
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 2.9x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
