Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) vs Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
Both are Nikon F zoom lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) if
- You want a wider view: 17mm vs 50mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.27 m vs 0.95 m
Pick the Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art if
- You need 1⅓ stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2.8)
- You need more reach: 100mm vs 50mm at the long end
- Our notes say it suits: Portraits on APS-C, events and stage, sports in low light
Spec differences
12 differences| Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) | Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Sigma
|
| Focal length |
17-50mm
|
50-100mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/1.8
1⅓ stops faster
|
| Length |
not listed
|
170.7 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
93.5 mm
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
82 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.27 m
closer
|
0.95 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.15×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
21 elements / 15 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
HSM
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2016
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF)
A 17-50mm f/2.8 APS-C fast standard zoom lens, the Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F/2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical (IF) is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series with aspherical elements. A bright standard zoom for APS-C DSLRs with a constant f/2.8 aperture.
Our notes
Sigma 50-100mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
A constant f/1.8 telephoto zoom for APS-C DSLRs that works like a fast 75-150mm prime set. It weighs a lot and takes 82mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/1.8 aperture
- Sharp across the range
- HSM autofocus
- Replaces several primes
Cons
- APS-C only
- Heavy and large
- No stabilization
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