Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD vs Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM
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 ⅔ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/3.5 vs f/4.5)
- You need more reach: 270mm vs 24mm at the long end
Pick the Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM if
- You want a wider view: 12mm vs 18mm at the wide end
Spec differences
15 differences| Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD | Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
not listed
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| Focal length |
18-270mm
|
12-24mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/3.5
⅔ stop faster
|
f/4.5
|
| Weight |
450 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
90.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
74.4 mm
|
not listed
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| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.49 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.26×
|
not listed
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
not listed
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| Optical design |
16 elements / 13 groups
|
not listed
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| Autofocus motor |
PZD
|
not listed
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| Image stabilization |
Yes
|
not listed
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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/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM
The Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM is a full-frame wide-angle zoom lens covering 12-24mm at f/4.5-5.6 for Nikon F mount cameras, with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
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