Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro vs Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport
Both are Canon EF lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4 vs f/4.5)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.95 m vs 2.6 m
Pick the Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport if
- You want a wider view: 60mm vs 70mm at the wide end
- You need more reach: 600mm vs 300mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro does not
- Our notes say it suits: Wildlife, sports, travel
Spec differences
14 differences| Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro | Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Telephoto Zoom
|
Superzoom
|
| Format |
not listed
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
70-300mm
|
60-600mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4
⅓ stop faster
|
f/4.5
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
105 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.95 m
closer
|
2.6 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.3×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
25 elements / 19 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
HSM
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2018
|
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- Mount
- Canon EF both
Our notes
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.
Our notes
Sigma 60-600mm f/4.5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sport
A long telephoto zoom from Sigma's Sport line, with Optical Stabilizer and a dust- and splash-proof structure. It covers 60-600mm.
Pros
- 60-600mm range
- Optical Stabilizer
- Dust- and splash-proof structure
Cons
- Very heavy at roughly 2.7 kg
- Large
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