Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN vs Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC

This is a full comparison between the lenses Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN and Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC.

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Product
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Name Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Manufacturer Sigma Tamron
SKU
Release Date and Price
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Release Year 2023 2007
Release Date 2023-10-05
MSRP N/A N/A
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Lens Type
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Lens Type Wide Angle Lens Superzoom
Zoom or Prime Zoom lens Zoom lens
Mount and Compatibility
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Mount Sony EFujifilm XL Mount Canon EFNikon F
Designed for APS-C sensor Yes No (Suitable for all sensors)
Focus
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Autofocus (AF) Yes Yes
Built-in Autofocus (AF) Motor Yes Yes
Motor Type Stepper Motor No information
Focus Method No information No information
Closest Focusing Distance 12 cm 49 cm
Maximum Magnification 0,25
Aperture
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Maximum Aperture F2,8 F3,5-5,6
This lens has a variable aperture at different focal lengths.
F3,5 at 28 mm
F5,6 at 300 mm
Variable Aperture
Diaphragm Blades 7 No information
Optics
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Construction 13 elements  /  10 groups 18 elements  /  13 groups
Special Elements/Coatings 3 FLD, 1 SLD, 4 Aspherical No information
Focal Length
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Focal Length 100-18 mm 28-300 mm
Zoom Range -82 mm 272 mm
Built-in Teleconverter No No
Teleconverter Multiplier N/A N/A
Image Stabilization No Yes
VC
Image Stabilization CIPA Rating N/A N/A
Physical
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Weather Sealing Yes No
Diameter 72 mm 78 mm
Length 62 mm 99 mm
Weight 260 gr 555 gr
Other
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN
Tamron 28-300mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di VC
Filter Type Filter Thread Filter Thread
Filter Diameter 67 mm 67 mm
Lens Hood Included Included
Lens Hood SKU LH706-02 DA20
Tripod Collar N/A N/A
Tripod Collar SKU N/A N/A
Other Contemporary Model A20