Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM vs Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM and Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro.

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Product
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Name Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Manufacturer Sigma Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Release Year 2009 2008
Release Date
MSRP 380 USD N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Lens Type Telephoto Superzoom
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
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 110 cm 49 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) No
Aperture
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Maximum Aperture F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 50 mm
F5,6 at 200 mm
Variable Aperture
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 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Construction 14 elements  /  10 groups 15 elements  /  14 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Focal Length 50-200 mm 28-200 mm
Zoom Range 150 mm 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 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 74 mm 71 mm
Length 101 mm 75 mm
Weight 420 gr 354 gr
Other
Sigma 50-200mm F4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Tamron 28-200mm F3.8-5.6 XR Di Asph IF Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 55 mm 62 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH674-01 686 N/A
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model A31