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Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD vs Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM

Both are Canon EF lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD if

  • You need more reach: 270mm vs 20mm at the long end
  • You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM does not

Pick the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM if

  • 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

13 differences
Specifications that differ between the Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD and the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM
Tamron AF 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM
Brand
Tamron
Sigma
Type
Superzoom
Wide Zoom
Focal length
18-270mm
10-20mm
Weight
not listed
520 g
Length
not listed
88.2 mm
Diameter
not listed
87.3 mm
Filter thread
62 mm
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
PZD
HSM
Image stabilization
Yes stabilized
No
3 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture. Show all
Mount
Canon EF both
Format
APS-C both
Max aperture
f/3.5 both

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.

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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