Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF vs Sigma EX 20mm F1.8 DG ASP RF

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF and Sigma EX 20mm F1.8 DG ASP RF.

Compare Specifications

Product
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Sigma EX 20mm F1.8 DG ASP RF
Name Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF Sigma EX 20mm F1.8 DG ASP RF
Manufacturer Tamron Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Sigma EX 20mm F1.8 DG ASP RF
Release Year 2006 2008
Release Date
MSRP N/A 670 USD
Buy it today
Lens Type
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Sigma EX 20mm F1.8 DG ASP RF
Lens Type Standard / Normal Wide Angle Lens
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Sigma EX 20mm F1.8 DG ASP RF
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 EX 20mm F1.8 DG ASP RF
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 EX 20mm F1.8 DG ASP RF
Motor Type N/A N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 27 cm 20 cm
Maximum Magnification
Aperture
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Sigma EX 20mm F1.8 DG ASP RF
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F1,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Sigma EX 20mm F1.8 DG ASP RF
Construction 16 elements  /  13 groups 13 elements  /  11 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Sigma EX 20mm F1.8 DG ASP RF
Focal Length 17-50 mm 20 mm
Zoom Range 33 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 AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Sigma EX 20mm F1.8 DG ASP RF
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 73 mm 88 mm
Length 83 mm 89 mm
Weight 430 gr 520 gr
Other
Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di-II LD Asph IF
Sigma EX 20mm F1.8 DG ASP RF
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 82 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU N/A LH875-02 548
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A16