Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di vs Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di and Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG.

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Product
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
Name Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
Manufacturer Tamron Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
Release Year 2004 2004
Release Date
MSRP N/A 9700 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 30 cm 700 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
Maximum Aperture F2,8-4
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F2,8 at 17 mm
F4 at 35 mm
Variable Aperture
F5,6
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
Construction 14 elements  /  11 groups 13 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
Focal Length 17-35 mm 800 mm
Zoom Range 18 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 83 mm 156 mm
Length 86 mm 520 mm
Weight 440 gr 4740 gr
Other
Tamron SP 17-35mm F2.8-4 Di
Sigma EX 800mm F5.6 HSM APO DG
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 77 mm 46 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A LH1571-01 152
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A05