Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di USD vs Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro

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

Tamron

Pick the Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di USD if

Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.

Pick the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro if

You want the lighter lens to carry: 220 g lighter (545 g vs 765 g)

Spec differences

11 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di USD and the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro
	Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di USD	Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro
Brand	Tamron	Sigma
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Macro
Format	not listed	Full frame
Weight	765 g	545 g lighter
Length	143 mm	not listed
Diameter	82 mm	not listed
Filter thread	62 mm	58 mm
Max magnification	not listed	0.25×
Aperture blades	not listed	9
Optical design	not listed	14 elements / 10 groups
Autofocus motor	USD	in body

5 identical specs hidden: mount, focal length, max aperture, min focus distance, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Sony A both
Focal length: 70-300mm both
Max aperture: f/4 both
Min focus distance: 1.5 m both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di USD

A 70-300mm f/4-5.6 full-frame telephoto zoom lens, the Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di USD is designed for Sony A mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Our notes

Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro

The Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 DG Macro is a full-frame macro zoom lens covering 70-300mm at f/4-5.6 for Sony A mount cameras. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.