Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD 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 SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD reaches further (300mm vs 250mm).
| Spec | SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD | 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) |
| Af motor | USD | n/a |
| Filter mm | 62 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Min focus m | 1.5 | n/a |
Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD
A 70-300mm f/4-5.6 full-frame telephoto zoom lens, the Tamron SP 70-300mm F4-5.6 Di VC USD is designed for Canon EF mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. 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.