Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD vs Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro

This is a full comparison between the lenses Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD and Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro.

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Product
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Name Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Manufacturer Tamron Sigma
SKU
Release Date and Price
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Release Year 2010 2005
Release Date
MSRP N/A 220 USD
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Lens Type
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Lens Type Superzoom Telephoto
Macro
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 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 70-300mm F4-5.6 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 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Motor Type No information N/A
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 49 cm 95 cm
Maximum Magnification
Macro 1:1 No (No Macro lens) No
Aperture
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 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
F4-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F4 at 70 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades No information No information
Optics
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Construction 16 elements  /  13 groups 14 elements  /  10 groups
Special Elements/Coatings No information No information
Focal Length
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Focal Length 18-270 mm 70-300 mm
Zoom Range 252 mm 230 mm
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 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Weather Sealing No No
Diameter 74 mm 76 mm
Length 96 mm 119 mm
Weight 450 gr 530 gr
Other
Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD
Sigma 70-300mm F4-5.6 DG Macro
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 62 mm 58 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU DA18 LH635-01
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Model B008