Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro vs Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM
Both are Canon EF lenses. Here is what actually differs.
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 20mm at the long end
Pick the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 40 g lighter (520 g vs 560 g)
- You want a wider view: 10mm vs 18mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.24 m vs 0.49 m
- Our notes say it suits: Landscapes on APS-C, architecture, interiors
Spec differences
14 differences| Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical (IF) Macro | Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Macro
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Format |
not listed
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
18-270mm
|
10-20mm
|
| Weight |
560 g
|
520 g
lighter
|
| Length |
101 mm
|
88.2 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
87.3 mm
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
82 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.49 m
|
0.24 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.15×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
13 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
HSM
|
| Image stabilization |
not listed
|
No
|
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- Mount
- Canon EF both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
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.
Our notes
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM
A wide-angle zoom for APS-C DSLRs with a constant f/3.5 aperture. It weighs about 520 g and takes 82mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/3.5
- HSM autofocus
- Takes 82mm screw-in filters
- Close focus 0.24 m
Cons
- APS-C only
- Older design
- Not stabilized
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