Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD vs Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM Detailed Comparison

Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD vs Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM

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Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD vs Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD and Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM, two Wideangle Zoom lenses from Tamron and Sigma.

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 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD Key Specs

15-30mm Focal Range

F2.8 Max Aperture

Image Stabilization

Max Format: 35mm FF

Nikon F (FX) Mount

Weight: 1100g.

Diameter: 98mm

Length: 145mm

Min Focus Distance:0.28m

Max Magnification:0.2x

Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Key Specs

12-24mm Focal Range

F4.5 - F5.6 Max Aperture

Max Format:

Nikon F (FX) Mount

Weight: 600g.

Diameter: 87mm

Length: 103mm

Min Focus Distance:0.28m

Max Magnification:0.14x

Reasons to choose Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD over Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM

Focal Length - Tele	30mm vs 24mm	6mm more Tele coverage
Image Stabilization	Yes vs No	Sharper Images at longer shutter speeds
Max Aperture - Wide	2.8 vs 4.5	Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele	2.8 vs 5.6	Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphgragm Blades	9 vs 6	Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Max Magnification	0.2x vs 0.14x	higher magnification better for close-up shots

Reasons to choose Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM over Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD

Focal Length - Wide	12mm vs 15mm	3mm Wider coverage
Weight	600g vs 1100g	500g lighter
Diameter	87mm vs 98mm	11mm smaller in diameter
Length	103mm vs 145mm	42mm shorter

Common Strengths of Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD and Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM

Distance Scale	Yes vs Yes	Distance Scale to assist focusing

Common Weaknesses of Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD and Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM

Weather Sealing	No vs No	not safe under rain and dust

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Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD vs Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications

General	Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD	Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM
Brand	Tamron	Sigma
Lens Type	Zoom	Zoom
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Lens Type	Wideangle Zoom	Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount	Nikon F (FX)	Nikon F (FX)
Max Format	35mm FF	35mm FF
Focal Range	15-30mm	12-24mm
Image Stabilization	Yes	No
Colour	Black	Unknown
Zoom Method	No Zoom	Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom	No	-
Zoom Lock	-	-
Zoom Ratio	2.0X	2.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture	F2.8	F4.5 - F5.6
Min Aperture	F22.0	F22.0
Aperture Ring	No	No
Diaphragm Blades	9	6
Optics
Optical Elements	18	16
Optical Groups	13	12
Special Elements	Fluorine coating on front element, eBAND anti-reflective coating, XGM (expanded glass molded aspherical), low dispersion elements	Four SLD glass elements Three aspherical elements
Focusing
Min Focus Distance	0.28m	0.28m
Max Magnification	0.2X	0.14X
Autofocus	Yes	Yes
AF Motor Type	Ultrasonic	Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual	Yes	Yes
Focus Method	Unknown	Internal
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
DoF Scale	Unknown	Yes
Distance Scale	Yes	Yes
Focus Distance Limiter	Unknown	Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight	1100g	600g
Diameter	98mm	87mm
Length	145mm	103mm
Materials	Unknown	Unknown
Weather Sealing	Unknown	No
Filter Thread	Unknown	Unknown
Filter Notes	-	Filters cannot be attached to this lens
Hood Supplied	Yes	Yes
Hood Code	Unknown	Built-in
Tripod Collar	No	No
Optional Accessories	-	-
	Report	Report

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