Tamron Di-II AF018C-700 18-250mm
Tamron
46 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art 28mm
Sigma
83 Overall Score
Scores
Portrait
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Street
Budget
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Tamron Di-II AF018C-700 18-250mm | Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art 28mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 18 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 250 mm | 28 mm |
| Elements | — | 17 |
| Groups | — | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 5★ |
| Coating | — | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/18 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-6.3 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon AF | Nikon F |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.42 kg★ | 0.86 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 77 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | HSM |
| Stabilization | — | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 250 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.5 | 1:5.55 |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di-II AF018C-700 18-250mm
- Strong versatility (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong macro (78th percentile)
- Strong social proof (66th percentile)
- Below average bokeh (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average optical (21st percentile)
- Below average aperture (34th percentile)
Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art 28mm
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di-II AF018C-700 18-250mm0.114score per dollar
vs
Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art 28mm0.172score per dollar
Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art 28mm offers 1.5x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Art 28mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art 28mm
Scores 83 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 6 of 21 specs.
