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Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM vs Tamron AF 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical IF MACRO

Looking to find more information regarding these two camera lenses? Check out our side by side comparison of the Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM vs Tamron AF 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical IF MACROto review specs, pros and cons, and which is right for you.

Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Top Features

  • 18-250mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 – F6.3 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 72mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Nikon F (DX) Mount
  • Weight: 628g.
  • Diameter: 79mm
  • Length: 101mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.45m
  • Max Magnification:0.29x

Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

Tamron AF 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC LD Top Features

  • 18-270mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 – F6.3 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 72mm
  • Max Format:
  • Nikon F (DX) Mount
  • Weight: 560g.
  • Diameter: 80mm
  • Length: 101mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.49m
  • Max Magnification:0.29x

Tamron AF 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical IF MACRO

Our Winner: Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM over Tamron AF 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical IF MACRO

Depth-of-Field Scale Yes vs No
Diameter 79mm vs 80mm
Minimum Focus Distance 0.45m vs 0.49m

Pros Of Tamron AF 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical IF MACRO over Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Focal Length – Tele 270mm vs 250mm
Optical Zoom 15.00x vs 13.90x
Weight 560g vs 628g

Cons Of Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM and Tamron AF 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC LD Aspherical IF MACRO
Internal Zoom No vs No
Weather Sealing No vs No

Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM vs Tamron AF 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC LD All Features

Below is a detailed chart of specifications that compare both lenses to determine which is the best for your needs.
General Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Tamron AF 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC LD
Brand Sigma Tamron
Lens Type Zoom Zoom
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Lens Type SuperZoom SuperZoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (DX) Nikon F (DX)
Max Format APS-C / DX APS-C / DX
Focal Range 18-250mm 18-270mm
Image Stabilization Yes Yes
Colour Black Black
Zoom Method Rotary (extending) Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom – No
Zoom Lock Yes Yes
Zoom Ratio 13.9X 15.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F3.5 – F6.3 F3.5 – F6.3
Min Aperture F22.0 – F40.0 F22.0 – F40.0
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Optical Elements 18 18
Optical Groups 14 13
Special Elements 4 SLD glass elements 3 aspherical elements 2 LD glass elements 3 aspherical elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.45m 0.49m
Max Magnification 0.29X 0.29X
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Micro-type ultrasonic Micromotor
Full Time Manual
Focus Method Internal Internal
Distance Scale Yes Yes
DoF Scale Yes No
Distance Scale Yes Yes
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 628g 560g
Diameter 79mm 80mm
Length 101mm 101mm
Materials Plastic barrel, metal mount Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing Unknown No
Filter Thread 72mm 72mm
Filter Notes does not rotate on focus Does not rotate on focusing
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code Unknown AB0003
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories – –
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