Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro vs Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro and Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro.

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Product
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Name Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Manufacturer Sigma Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Release Year 2011 2008
Release Date
MSRP 1600 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Superzoom
Macro
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Mount Canon EFNikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor No (Suitable for all sensors) No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Autofocus (AF) Yes YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 38 cm 49 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes No
Aperture
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,8-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,8 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Construction 19 elements  /  13 groups 15 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Focal Length 150 mm 28-200 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
172 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
OS
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 80 mm 71 mm
Length 150 mm 75 mm
Weight 1150 gr 354 gr
Other
Sigma EX 150mm F2.8 DG OS HSM APO Macro
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 72 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH780-05 N/A
Tripod Collar Included N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A31