Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM 18-300mm
Sigma
78 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
Scores
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Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM 18-300mm | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 8 | 16 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 3 |
| ED Elements | 5★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Fujifilm X |
| Format | APS-C | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.12 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HSM | RXD |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 396 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:3 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM 18-300mm
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong stabilization (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong optical (80th percentile)80th %ile
- Below average social proof (11th percentile)11th %ile
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 18-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM 18-300mm0.103score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD0.170score per dollar
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD
Scores 100 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
