Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF vs Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF and Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro.

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Product
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Name Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Manufacturer Tamron Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Release Year 2006 2005
Release Date
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Lens Type Standard / Normal Superzoom
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
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 SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
No
Requires that the camera has an Autofocus Motor
Compatible Cameras for Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Motor Type N/A N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 27 cm 50 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) No
Aperture
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F6,3 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Construction 16 elements  /  13 groups 15 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Focal Length 17-50 mm 28-300 mm
Zoom Range 33 mm 272 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 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 73 mm 74 mm
Length 83 mm 86 mm
Weight 430 gr 490 gr
Other
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Sigma 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 DG Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A LH680-01 789
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A16