Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
Tamron
100 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM
Sigma
47 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Professional
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Travel
Specifications
| Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | Sigma Contemporary 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 150 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 300 mm | 600 mm |
| Elements | 20 | — |
| Groups | 13 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | fluorine coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/4 | f/5 |
| Min Aperture | 4-7.1 | 5-6.3 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.59 kg★ | 4.10 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 95 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | VXD linear motor★ | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 600 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.8★ | — |
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 Contemporary 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM
- Strong versatility (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong stabilization (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Below average build (7th percentile)7th %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD0.418score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG OS HSM0.014score per dollar
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 29.9x 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.
