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

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

Tamron

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

f/3.5560 g

Full specs

Sigma

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

f/3.5

Full specs

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

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

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Spec differences

5 differences

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

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

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

The Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Macro is an APS-C macro zoom lens covering 18-250mm at f/3.5-6.3 for Canon EF mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A high-ratio walk-around zoom for APS-C cameras.