Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC vs Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (A041)
Both are Canon EF lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC if
- You need more reach: 50mm vs 30mm at the long end
Pick the Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (A041) if
- You want a wider view: 15mm vs 18mm at the wide end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC does not
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
- Our notes say it suits: Landscape, architecture, astro
Spec differences
14 differences| Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC | Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (A041) | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Format |
not listed
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
18-50mm
|
15-30mm
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
1110 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
145 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
98.4 mm
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
15 elements / 13 groups
|
18 elements / 13 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
USD
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2018
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture, min focus distance, max magnification. Show all
- Mount
- Canon EF both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Min focus distance
- 0.28 m both
- Max magnification
- 0.2× both
Our notes
Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC
A 18-50mm f/2.8 APS-C fast standard zoom lens, the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC is designed for Canon EF mount bodies. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.
Our notes
Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD G2 (A041)
A wide-angle f/2.8 zoom with VC stabilization for full-frame DSLRs. It has a bulbous front element.
Pros
- f/2.8 with VC
- Sharp
- Strong build
Cons
- No screw-in front filter thread
- Heavy
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