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Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM vs Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD

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Verdict at a glance

  • Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM is faster by 0.4 stops (f/3.5 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
  • Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM goes wider (18mm vs 70mm).
  • Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD reaches further (300mm vs 200mm).
Specification comparison
Spec 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD
Brand Sigma Tamron
Mount Pentax K Pentax K
Type Superzoom Telephoto Zoom
Focal length 18-200mm (wider) 70-300mm
Max aperture f/3.5 (faster) f/4.0
Af motor n/a USD
Filter mm n/a 62
Stabilized n/a Yes
Min focus m n/a 1.5

Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

The Sigma 18-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM is an APS-C superzoom lens covering 18-200mm at f/3.5-6.3 for Pentax K mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A high-ratio walk-around zoom for APS-C cameras.

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD

This 70-300mm f/4-5.6 full-frame telephoto zoom lens from Tamron fits Pentax K mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

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