Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM vs Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Both are Pentax K lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
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
Pick the Tamron 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
Spec differences
13 differences| Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM | Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Wide Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Focal length |
10-20mm
|
18-270mm
|
| Weight |
520 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
88.2 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
87.3 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
82 mm
|
62 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.24 m
closer
|
0.49 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.15×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
not listed
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 10 groups
|
not listed
|
| Autofocus motor |
HSM
|
PZD
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- Pentax K both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
Our notes
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM
A 10-20mm f/3.5 APS-C wide-angle zoom lens, the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM is designed for Pentax K mount bodies, with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
Our notes
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD: an APS-C superzoom lens with a 18-270mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3, made for Pentax K mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation and quiet motor-driven autofocus. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to tele...
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