Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD vs Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM Side By Side Comparison

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

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

18-270mm Focal Range
F3.5 – F6.3 Max Aperture
Image Stabilization
Filter Thread: 62mm
Max Format: APS-C / DX
Nikon F (DX) Mount
Weight: 450g.
Diameter: 74mm
Length: 88mm
Min Focus Distance:0.49m
Max Magnification:0.26x

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:
Nikon F (DX) Mount
Weight: 628g.
Diameter: 79mm
Length: 101mm
Min Focus Distance:0.45m
Max Magnification:0.29x

Our Winner: Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD over Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

Focal Length – Tele	270mm vs 250mm	20mm more Tele coverage
Optical Zoom	15.00x vs 13.90x	More flexible focal coverage
Weight	450g vs 628g	178g lighter
Diameter	74mm vs 79mm	5mm smaller in diameter
Length	88mm vs 101mm	13mm shorter
Filter Thread	62mm vs 72mm	Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find

Pros Of Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM over Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD

Depth-of-Field Scale	Yes vs No	Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Minimum Focus Distance	0.45m vs 0.49m	can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification	0.29x vs 0.26x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Cons Of Tamron 18-270mm F3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD and Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM

Internal Zoom	No vs No	Length of the lens changes during zooming
Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

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

Below is a detailed chart of specifications that compare both lenses to determine which is the best for your needs.

General	Tamron 18-270mm f3.5-6.3 II VC PZD	Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
Brand	Tamron	Sigma
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
Price	CHECK PRICE	CHECK PRICE
Lens Type	SuperZoom	SuperZoom
Lens Mount	Nikon F (DX)	Nikon F (DX)
Max Format	APS-C / DX	APS-C / DX
Focal Range	18-270mm	18-250mm
Image Stabilization	Yes	Yes
Colour	Black	Black
Zoom Method	Rotary (extending)	Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom	No	–
Zoom Lock	Yes	Yes
Zoom Ratio	15.0X	13.9X
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	16	18
Optical Groups	13	14
Special Elements	unknown	4 SLD glass elements 3 aspherical elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.49m	0.45m
Max Magnification	0.26X	0.29X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Micro-type ultrasonic	Micro-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	No
Focus Method	Internal	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	No	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	450g	628g
Diameter	74mm	79mm
Length	88mm	101mm
Materials	Plastic barrel, metal mount	Plastic barrel, metal mount
Weather Sealing	No	Unknown
Filter Thread	62mm	72mm
Filter Notes	–	does not rotate on focus
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Unknown
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	–	–
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