Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD vs Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM
Both are Nikon F lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 70 g lighter (450 g vs 520 g)
- You need more reach: 270mm vs 20mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM does not
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.26× vs 0.15× maximum magnification
Pick the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM if
- You want a wider view: 10mm vs 18mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.24 m vs 0.49 m
Spec differences
12 differences| Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD | Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Focal length |
18-270mm
|
10-20mm
|
| Weight |
450 g
lighter
|
520 g
|
| Length |
90.5 mm
|
88.2 mm
|
| Diameter |
74.4 mm
slimmer
|
87.3 mm
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
82 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.49 m
|
0.24 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.26×
larger
|
0.15×
|
| Optical design |
16 elements / 13 groups
|
13 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
PZD
|
HSM
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, aperture blades. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
- Aperture blades
- 7 both
Our notes
Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD: an APS-C superzoom lens with a 18-270mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5-6.3, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation and quiet motor-driven autofocus. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to telep...
Our notes
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM
A 10-20mm f/3.5 APS-C wide-angle zoom lens, the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM is designed for Nikon F mount bodies, with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
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