Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro vs Sigma 180mm f/5.6 APO Macro
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Sigma
180mm f/5.6 APO Macro
Verdict at a glance
- Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro is faster by 1.4 stops (f/3.5 vs f/5.6), letting in more light.
| Spec | SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro | 180mm f/5.6 APO Macro |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Sigma |
| Mount | Sony A | Sony A |
| Type | Macro | Macro |
| Focal length | 180mm | 180mm |
| Max aperture | f/3.5 (faster) | f/5.6 |
| Filter mm | 72 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.47 | n/a |
Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro
Tamron SP AF 180mm F/3.5 Di LD (IF) Macro: a full-frame macro lens with a 180mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/3.5, made for Sony A mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
Sigma 180mm f/5.6 APO Macro
The Sigma 180mm f/5.6 APO Macro is a macro lens covering 180mm at f/5.6 for Sony A mount cameras, with apochromatic correction. A macro lens from Sigma for life-size close-ups.