Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD vs Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art
Both are Nikon F lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4)
- You need more reach: 270mm vs 24mm at the long end
- You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art does not
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.26× vs 0.2× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 90.5 mm vs 131.5 mm long
Pick the Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art if
- You want a wider view: 12mm vs 18mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.24 m vs 0.49 m
- You shoot full frame: the Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD is made for APS-C
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
Spec differences
16 differences| Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD | Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
18-270mm
|
12-24mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
⅓ stop faster
|
f/4
|
| Weight |
450 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
90.5 mm
shorter
|
131.5 mm
|
| Diameter |
74.4 mm
slimmer
|
102 mm
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.49 m
|
0.24 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.26×
larger
|
0.2×
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
16 elements / 13 groups
|
16 elements / 11 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
PZD
|
HSM
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2016
|
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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 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art
Sigma 12-24mm f/4 DG HSM Art: a full-frame wide-angle zoom lens with a 12-24mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4, made for Nikon F mount cameras, from the Sigma Art line with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
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