Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro vs Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro and Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM .

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Product
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Name Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Manufacturer Tamron Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Release Year 2004 2003
Release Date
MSRP N/A 11500 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Lens Type Telephoto
Macro
Telephoto
Supertelephoto
Zoom or Prime Prime lens (no zoom) Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
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 AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
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 AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Yes
Motor Type N/A No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 29 cm 600 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 Yes No (No Macro lens)
Aperture
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F5,6
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Construction 10 elements  /  9 groups 18 elements  /  16 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Focal Length 90 mm 300-800 mm
Zoom Range None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
500 mm
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 AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 71 mm 165 mm
Length 97 mm 544 mm
Weight 405 gr 5880 gr
Other
Tamron SP AF 90mm F2.8 Di Macro
Sigma EX 300-800mm F5.6 DG APO HSM
Filter Type Filter Thread Drop-in Filter
Filter Diameter 55 mm 46 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A LH1571-02 595
Tripod Collar N/A Included
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A