Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD vs Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary
Both are Sony E lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/4.5 vs f/5)
- You want a wider view: 50mm vs 100mm at the wide end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.24× maximum magnification
- You prefer a newer design: released 2022 vs 2020
- Our notes say it suits: Wildlife, sports, travel telephoto
Pick the Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary if
Our spec data shows no clear advantage for this lens.
Spec differences
12 differences| Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD | Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Zoom
|
Telephoto Zoom
|
| Focal length |
50-400mm
|
100-400mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/4.5
⅓ stop faster
|
f/5
|
| Weight |
1155 g
|
1140 g
|
| Length |
183 mm
shorter
|
199.2 mm
|
| Diameter |
89 mm
|
86 mm
slimmer
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
|
not listed
|
| Max magnification |
0.5×
larger
|
0.24×
|
| Optical design |
24 elements / 18 groups
|
22 elements / 16 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
VXD
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2022
|
2020
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, format, filter thread, aperture blades, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
Our notes
Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
Full-frame telephoto zoom for Sony with VC stabilization covering 50-400mm. It reaches 400mm without the weight of a 150-600mm.
Pros
- 8x range
- VC stabilization
- Lighter than 150-600mm lenses at about 1,155 g
Cons
- Slow variable aperture
- Heavier than short telephotos
Our notes
Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary
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more reach (500mm) vs 585 g lighter
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530 g lighter vs wider (50mm)
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Sony E 70-350mm F4.5-6.3 G OSS vs Sigma 100-400mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Contemporary
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Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD vs Sigma 150-600mm f/5-6.3 DG DN OS Sports
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