The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C and the Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD for their suitability to various photography scenarios:
Size and Weight Comparison
The size of a lens is a crucial factor to consider when comparing two lenses. Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C is the longer of the two lenses at 124mm. The Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD with a length of 84mm, is 40mm shorter. On the other hand, the Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD has a larger diameter of 83mm compared to the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C's 74mm diameter.
The weight of a lens is equally significant as its external dimensions, particularly if you intend to handhold your camera and lens combination for extended periods. Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD weighs 406g, 33% (209g) lighter than the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C's weight of 615g.
Filter Threads
The Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C has a filter size of 67mm whereas the Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD has a 77mm diameter. Larger filters are generally more expensive than the smaller ones given all the other features are equal.
Below are links to the 67mm filters that we recommend you to consider for the Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C:
And these are the 77mm filters that we recommend for the Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD:
Lens Mounts
The Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C has the Fujifilm X lens mount whereas the Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD has the Pentax KAF lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with these mounts are , and for the Fujifilm X Mount and Pentax K-3 III Mono, Pentax KF and Pentax K-3 III for the Pentax KAF Mount.
Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C is also available in the Sony E , Leica L and Canon RF mounts.
Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (DX), Sony Alpha and Canon EF mounts.
Focal Range
Sigma 16-300mm f3.5-6.7 C has a focal range of 16-300mm and
18.8X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of
25.6-480mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
On the other hand, the Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD has a focal range of 10-24mm and 2.4X zoom ratio which has an effective (full-frame 35mm equivalent) focal range of 15-36mm when used on a APS-C / DX format camera.
