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Tamron AF 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro vs Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM C
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Tamron AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD

SuperZoom | Sony Alpha

Tamron AF 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro
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Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM C

SuperZoom | Sony Alpha

Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM C
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Tamron AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD vs Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM C Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Tamron AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD and Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM C, two SuperZoom lenses from Tamron and Sigma. Both cameras have the same focal length and max apertures of 18-200mm focal range and a max aperture of F3.5 - F6.3 so they are very comparable in this regard.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Tamron AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD Key Specs

  • 18-200mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 - F6.3 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 62mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Sony Alpha Mount
  • Weight: 398g.
  • Diameter: 74mm
  • Length: 84mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.45m
  • Max Magnification:0.27x
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Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM C Key Specs

  • 18-200mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 - F6.3 Max Aperture
  • Image Stabilization
  • Filter Thread: 62mm
  • Max Format:
  • Sony Alpha Mount
  • Weight: 430g.
  • Diameter: 71mm
  • Length: 86mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.39m
  • Max Magnification:0.33x
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Reasons to choose Tamron AF 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro over Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM C
Depth-of-Field Scale Yes vs No Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Weight 398g vs 430g 32g lighter
Length 84mm vs 86mm 2mm shorter
Reasons to choose Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM C over Tamron AF 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro
Image Stabilization Yes vs No Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Diameter 71mm vs 74mm 3mm smaller in diameter
Minimum Focus Distance 0.39m vs 0.45m can focus closer to the subject
Max Magnification 0.33x vs 0.27x higher magnification better for close-up shots

Common Strengths of Tamron AF 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro and Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM C
Internal Focusing Yes vs Yes Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing
Distance Scale Yes vs Yes Distance Scale to assist focusing
Common Weaknesses of Tamron AF 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF Macro and Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC Macro OS HSM C
Internal Zoom No vs No Length of the lens changes during zooming
Weather Sealing No vs No not safe under rain and dust

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Tamron AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD vs Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM C Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Tamron AF 18-200mm f3.5-6.3 XR II LD Sigma 18-200mm F3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM C
Brand Tamron Sigma
Lens Type Zoom Zoom
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Lens Type SuperZoom SuperZoom
Lens Mount Sony Alpha Sony Alpha
Max Format APS-C / DX APS-C / DX
Focal Range 18-200mm 18-200mm
Image Stabilization No Yes
Colour Black Unknown
Zoom Method Rotary (extending) Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom - -
Zoom Lock - Yes
Zoom Ratio 11.1X 11.1X
Aperture
Max Aperture F3.5 - F6.3 F3.5 - F6.3
Min Aperture F22.0 F22.0
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Optical Elements 15 16
Optical Groups 13 13
Special Elements 3 hybrid aspherical lens elements 2 LD (Low Dispersion) glass elements 1 XR element (Extra Refractive Index) SLD glass elements, Double-sided aspheric lenses
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.45m 0.39m
Max Magnification 0.27X 0.33X
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor Ultrasonic
Full Time Manual No
Focus Method Internal Internal
Distance Scale Yes Yes
DoF Scale Yes No
Distance Scale Yes Yes
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 398g 430g
Diameter 74mm 71mm
Length 84mm 86mm
Materials Unknown Unknown
Weather Sealing Unknown Unknown
Filter Thread 62mm 62mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Yes Unknown
Hood Code flower shaped hood Unknown
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories - -
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