Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD vs Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD is faster by 0.7 stops (f/3.5 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
- Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM goes wider (12mm vs 18mm).
- Tamron 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD reaches further (270mm vs 24mm).
| Spec | 18-270mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD | 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Zoom | Wide Zoom |
| Focal length | 18-270mm | 12-24mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 (faster) | f/4.5 |
| Released | n/a | 2011 |
| Format | aps-c | full-frame |
| Af motor | PZD | in lens (hsm) |
| Filter mm | 62 | n/a |
| Stabilized | Yes | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.49 | 0.28 (closer focusing) |
| Blades | n/a | 6 |
| Groups | n/a | 13 |
| Elements | n/a | 17 |
| Weight g | n/a | 670 |
| Max magnification | n/a | 0.156 |
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 Sony A mount cameras, with Vibration Compensation and quiet motor-driven autofocus. A high-ratio travel zoom covering wide-angle to teleph...
Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM
The Sigma 12-24mm f/4.5-5.6 II DG HSM is a full-frame wide-angle zoom lens covering 12-24mm at f/4.5-5.6 for Sony A mount cameras, with Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.