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 PZD

Both are Canon EF 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 PZD

f/3.5PZD

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 PZD if

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

Spec differences

8 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 PZD
	Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM	Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Brand	Sigma	Tamron
Type	Macro	Superzoom
Format	not listed	APS-C
Focal length	18-250mm	18-270mm
Filter thread	not listed	62 mm
Min focus distance	not listed	0.49 m
Autofocus motor	not listed	PZD
Image stabilization	not listed	Yes

2 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture. Show all

Mount: Canon EF 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 PZD

The Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD is an APS-C superzoom lens covering 18-270mm at f/3.5-6.3 for Canon EF mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation and quiet motor-driven autofocus. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to telephoto in one lens.