Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro vs Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM

Both are Sony A lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Tamron

AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro

f/4

Full specs

Sigma

18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM

f/3.8HSM

Full specs

Pick the Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro if

You need more reach: 300mm vs 125mm at the long end

Pick the Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM if

You want a wider view: 18mm vs 70mm at the wide end
You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro does not
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.35 m vs 0.95 m

Spec differences

12 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro and the Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
	Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro	Sigma 18-125mm f/3.8-5.6 DC OS HSM
Brand	Tamron	Sigma
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Superzoom
Format	not listed	APS-C
Focal length	70-300mm	18-125mm
Max aperture	f/4	f/3.8
Filter thread	62 mm	67 mm
Min focus distance	0.95 m	0.35 m closer
Max magnification	not listed	0.26×
Aperture blades	not listed	7
Optical design	not listed	16 elements / 12 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	HSM
Image stabilization	No	Yes stabilized

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Mount: Sony A both

Our notes

Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro

The Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro is a full-frame telephoto zoom lens covering 70-300mm at f/4-5.6 for Sony A mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Our notes