Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD vs Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD and Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro.

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Product
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Name Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Manufacturer Tamron Sigma
SKU B008
Release Date and Price
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Release Year 2010 2003
Release Date
MSRP N/A 420 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Lens Type Superzoom Standard / Normal
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Prime lens (no zoom)
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Mount Canon EF-SNikon F Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG 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 Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 49 cm 18 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) Yes
Aperture
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Maximum Aperture F3,5-6,3
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 18 mm
F6,3 at 270 mm
Variable Aperture
F2,8
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Construction 16 elements  /  13 groups 10 elements  /  9 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Focal Length 18-270 mm 50 mm
Zoom Range 252 mm None (Prime lens)
No Zoom available.
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization Yes
VC
No
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 74 mm 71 mm
Length 96 mm 66 mm
Weight 450 gr 320 gr
Other
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Sigma EX 50mm F2.8 DG Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 55 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU DA18 LH550-02 346
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model B008