Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM vs Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro

Both are Canon EF macro lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Sigma

18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM

f/3.5

Full specs

Tamron

AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro

f/3.5560 g

Full specs

Pick the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro if

You need more reach: 270mm vs 250mm at the long end

Spec differences

5 differences

Specifications that differ between the Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM and the Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro
	Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM	Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro
Brand	Sigma	Tamron
Focal length	18-250mm	18-270mm
Weight	not listed	560 g
Length	not listed	101 mm
Min focus distance	not listed	0.49 m

3 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture. Show all

Mount: Canon EF both
Type: Macro both
Max aperture: f/3.5 both

Our notes

Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM

This 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C macro zoom lens from Sigma fits Canon EF mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A high-ratio walk-around zoom for APS-C cameras.

Our notes

Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro

This 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C macro zoom lens from Tamron fits Canon EF mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation and aspherical elements. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to telephoto in one lens.