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Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro vs Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM

Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.

Verdict at a glance

  • Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM is faster by 0.4 stops (f/3.5 vs f/4.0), letting in more light.
  • Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM goes wider (18mm vs 70mm).
  • Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro reaches further (300mm vs 250mm).
Specification comparison
Spec AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS Macro HSM
Brand Tamron Sigma
Mount Canon EF Canon EF
Type Telephoto Zoom Macro
Focal length 70-300mm 18-250mm (wider)
Max aperture f/4.0 f/3.5 (faster)
Filter mm 62 n/a
Min focus m 0.95 n/a

Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro

Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro: a full-frame telephoto zoom lens with a 70-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4-5.6, made for Canon EF mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

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

This 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C macro zoom lens from Sigma fits Canon EF mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. A high-ratio walk-around zoom for APS-C cameras.

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