Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary vs Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD
Both are Canon RF lenses for APS-C. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary if
- You need more reach: 50mm vs 20mm at the long end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.36× vs 0.25× maximum magnification
Pick the Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD if
- You want a wider view: 11mm vs 18mm at the wide end
- You prefer a newer design: released 2024 vs 2021
Spec differences
13 differences| Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary | Tamron 11-20mm f/2.8 Di III-A RXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Wide Zoom
|
| Focal length |
18-50mm
|
11-20mm
|
| Weight |
300 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
74.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
69.2 mm
slimmer
|
73 mm
|
| Filter thread |
55 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.15 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.36×
larger
|
0.25×
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
12 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Stepping motor
|
RXD
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2021
|
2024
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, aperture blades, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon RF both
- Format
- APS-C both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Aperture blades
- 7 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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