Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Art 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM
Sigma
79 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Portrait
Professional
Video Cinema
Street
Travel
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | Sigma Art 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 20 | 17 |
| Groups | 13 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 2 | 5★ |
| Coating | fluorine coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/1.8 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | f/1.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg★ | 0.81 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 72 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.8★ | 0.23x |
Pros & Cons
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
Sigma Art 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong bokeh (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong aperture (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average build (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD0.103score per dollar
vs
Sigma Art 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM0.072score per dollar
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
