Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary 025 vs Tamron E 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061
Both are Sony E superzoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary 025 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 80 g lighter (540 g vs 620 g)
- You shoot full frame: the Tamron E 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061 is made for APS-C
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
- You prefer a newer design: released 2025 vs 2021
- Our notes say it suits: Travel, walkaround, video
Pick the Tamron E 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061 if
- You want a wider view: 18mm vs 20mm at the wide end
- You need more reach: 300mm vs 200mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary 025 does not
Spec differences
13 differences| Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary 025 | Tamron E 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Tamron
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
20-200mm
|
18-300mm
|
| Weight |
540 g
lighter
|
620 g
|
| Length |
117.5 mm
shorter
|
125.6 mm
|
| Diameter |
77.2 mm
|
75.5 mm
|
| Filter thread |
72 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.17 m
|
0.15 m
closer
|
| Aperture blades |
9
more blades
|
7
|
| Optical design |
18 elements / 14 groups
|
19 elements / 15 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Linear motor
|
VXD
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Released |
2025
|
2021
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture, max magnification, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Superzoom both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
- Max magnification
- 0.5× both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
Our notes
Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG | Contemporary 025
A full-frame superzoom for mirrorless covering 20-200mm. It starts wider than typical travel zooms.
Pros
- Wide 20mm start
- Wide zoom range
- Single lens for travel
Cons
- Slow variable aperture
- Image quality is below pro zooms
Our notes
Tamron E 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061
The Tamron E 18-300mm F3.5-6.3 B061 is a superzoom lens covering 18-300mm at f/3.5-6.3 for Sony E mount cameras. The wide-to-tele range makes it a one-lens option for travel and everyday shooting.
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