Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical 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 AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical if
- 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
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
13 differences| Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical | Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Focal length |
18-270mm
|
10-20mm
|
| Weight |
not listed
|
520 g
|
| Length |
not listed
|
88.2 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
87.3 mm
|
| Filter thread |
72 mm
|
82 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.49 m
|
0.24 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.15×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
13 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
HSM
|
| Image stabilization |
Yes
stabilized
|
No
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Max aperture
- f/3.5 both
Our notes
Tamron AF 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical
This 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 APS-C superzoom lens from Tamron fits Nikon F mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation and aspherical elements. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to telephoto in one lens.
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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