Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary vs Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A
Both are Canon RF zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary if
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.36× vs 0.22× maximum magnification
Pick the Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A if
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 18mm at the wide end
- You prefer a newer design: released 2026 vs 2021
Spec differences
12 differences| Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary | Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Tamron
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
not listed
|
| Focal length |
18-50mm
|
16-50mm
|
| Weight |
300 g
|
305 g
|
| Length |
74.5 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
69.2 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.15 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.36×
larger
|
0.22×
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
14 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Stepping motor
|
not listed
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2021
|
2026
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture, filter thread, aperture blades, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon RF both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Filter thread
- 55 mm both
- Aperture blades
- 7 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
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