Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD vs Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

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Verdict at a glance

Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD goes wider (15mm vs 17mm).
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM reaches further (50mm vs 30mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD	17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM
Brand	Tamron	Sigma
Mount	Nikon F	Nikon F
Type	Wide Zoom	Zoom
Focal length	15-30mm (wider)	17-50mm
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/2.8
Af motor	USD	HSM
Stabilized	Yes	Yes
Min focus m	0.28	0.28
Blades	n/a	7
Format	n/a	aps-c
Groups	n/a	13
Elements	n/a	17
Weight g	n/a	565
Filter mm	n/a	77
Length mm	n/a	91.8
Diameter mm	n/a	83.5
Max magnification	n/a	0.2

Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD

A 15-30mm f/2.8 full-frame fast wide-angle zoom lens, the Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

A stabilized standard zoom for APS-C DSLRs with a constant f/2.8 aperture. It weighs about 565 g and takes 77mm filters.

Pros

Constant f/2.8
Optical stabilization
HSM autofocus
Close focus 0.28 m

Cons

APS-C only
Not weather sealed

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