Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro vs Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro and Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye.

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Product
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Name Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Manufacturer Tamron Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Release Year 2005 2006
Release Date
MSRP N/A 1230 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Wide Angle Lens
Fisheye
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Autofocus (AF) YesNote. See below for further information YesNote. See below for further information
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Motor Type N/A N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 95 cm 13 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 55 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
F3,5
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Construction 13 elements  /  9 groups 11 elements  /  6 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Focal Length 55-200 mm 8 mm
Zoom Range 145 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 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 71 mm 73 mm
Length 83 mm 68 mm
Weight 300 gr 400 gr
Other
Tamron 55-200mm F4-5.6 Di II LD Macro
Sigma EX 8mm F3.5 DG Fisheye
Filter Type Filter Thread Built-in Filter Holder
Filter Diameter 52 mm N/A
Lens Hood Included Not Included
Lens Hood SKU DA15 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A15