Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary vs Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A
Both are Canon RF lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 35 g lighter (270 g vs 305 g)
- You want a wider view: 10mm vs 16mm at the wide end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.25× vs 0.22× maximum magnification
Pick the Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A if
- You need more reach: 50mm vs 18mm at the long end
- You prefer a newer design: released 2026 vs 2023
Spec differences
13 differences| Sigma 10-18mm f/2.8 DC DN Contemporary | Tamron 16-50mm f/2.8 A | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Wide Zoom
|
Zoom
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
not listed
|
| Focal length |
10-18mm
|
16-50mm
|
| Weight |
270 g
lighter
|
305 g
|
| Length |
62 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
72.2 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
55 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
not listed
|
0.15 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.25×
larger
|
0.22×
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 10 groups
|
14 elements / 10 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Stepping motor
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2023
|
2026
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture, aperture blades, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Canon RF both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Aperture blades
- 7 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
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