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Tamron SP AF 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II LD Aspherical IF vs Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM

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Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD

Wideangle Zoom | Sony Alpha

Tamron SP AF 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II LD Aspherical IF
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Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM

Wideangle Zoom | Sony Alpha

Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM
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Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD vs Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing the Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD for the A Mount and the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM for the A Mount, two Wideangle Zoom lenses from Tamron and Sigma.

We will start by looking briefly at the main specs of these two lenses, and in the next section, we will start analyzing them in more detail and listing the pros and cons of each lens.

Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD Key Specs

  • 10-24mm Focal Range
  • F3.5 - F4.5 Max Aperture
  • Filter Thread: 77mm
  • Max Format: APS-C / DX
  • Sony Alpha Mount
  • Weight: 406g.
  • Diameter: 83mm
  • Length: 84mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.24m
  • 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: 35mm FF
  • Sony Alpha Mount
  • Weight: 600g.
  • Diameter: 87mm
  • Length: 103mm
  • Min Focus Distance: 0.28m
  • Max Magnification: 0.14x

What type of photography are the Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD and Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM lenses good for?

The type of photography that you are planning to use is an important decision factor. Here we have evaluated the Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD and the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM for their suitability to various photography scenarios:

Photography Type Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM
Bird/WildlifePoorPoor
SportsPoorPoor
PortraitFairFair
TravelGoodAverage
StreetGoodAverage
WeddingFairFair
Walk AroundGoodAverage
VloggingVery GoodGood
LandscapeVery GoodVery Good
MacroFairPoor


Size and Weight Comparison

The size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses. Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM is the longer of the two lenses at 103mm. The Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD with a length of 84mm, is 19mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM also has a larger diameter of 87mm compared to the Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD's 83mm diameter.

The weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD weighs 406g, which means it is 194g (32%) lighter than the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM which has a weight of 600g.


Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the Wideangle Zoom Lenses in Sony Alpha Mount for size comparison purposes.

Wideangle Zoom Lenses in Sony Alpha Mount for Size Comparison
Model Length Diameter Weight Street Price
Sony Vario-Sonnar T 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II Lens Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM II
114mm
83mm 872g Amazon B&H Photo
Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f2.8 DX II Lens Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX II
89mm
84mm 560g Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron SP 15-30mm F2.8 Di VC USD Lens Tamron 15-30mm f2.8 VC USD
145mm
98mm 1100g Amazon B&H Photo
Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6 Lens Sony DT 11-18mm F4.5-5.6
81mm
83mm 360g Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM Lens Sigma 10-20mm F4-5.6 EX DC HSM
81mm
84mm 470g Amazon B&H Photo
Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T Lens Sony 16-35mm F2.8 ZA SSM
114mm
83mm 900g Amazon B&H Photo
Tokina AT-X Pro 11-16mm f2.8 DX Lens Tokina 11-16mm f2.8 DX
89mm
84mm 560g Amazon B&H Photo
Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM Lens Sigma 8-16mm F4.5-5.6 DC HSM
106mm
75mm 555g Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mounts

Both the Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD and the Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM has the same Sony Alpha lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony Alpha lenses are Sony A68, Sony A77 II and Sony A58.

Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD is also available in Canon EF , Nikon F (DX), Pentax KAF and Canon EF mounts.

Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM is also available in Canon EF , Pentax KAF, Sigma SA and Nikon F (FX) mounts.

Focal Range

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. Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM has a focal range of 12-24mm and 2.0X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides a 35mm (FF) equivalent of 18 - 36mm.

Reasons to choose Tamron SP AF 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II LD Aspherical IF over Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM

Focal Length - Wide 10mm vs 12mm 2mm Wider coverage
Optical Zoom 2.40x vs 2.00x More flexible focal coverage
Max Aperture - Wide 3.5 vs 4.5 Wider aperture at wide end
Max Aperture - Tele 4.5 vs 5.6 Wider aperture at tele end
Diaphragm Blades 7 vs 6 Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Weight 406g vs 600g 194g lighter
Diameter 83mm vs 87mm 4mm smaller in diameter
Length 84mm vs 103mm 19mm shorter
Minimum Focus Distance 0.24m vs 0.28m can focus closer to the subject
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 AF 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II LD Aspherical IF

Depth-of-Field Scale Yes vs No Depth of Field scale to assist focusing
Max Sensor Coverage 35mm FF vs APS-C / DX covers larger sensors

Common Strengths of Tamron SP AF 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II LD Aspherical IF and Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM
Internal Focusing Yes vs Yes Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing
Internal Zoom Yes vs Yes Length of the lens doesn't change during zooming
Distance Scale Yes vs Yes Distance Scale to assist focusing
Common Weaknesses of Tamron SP AF 10-24mm F3.5-4.5 Di II LD Aspherical IF and Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG Aspherical HSM
Image Stabilization No vs No Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Weather Sealing No vs No not safe under rain and dust




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Tamron 10-24mm f3.5-4.5 II LD vs Sigma 12-24mm F4.5-5.6 EX DG HSM Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General
Brand Tamron Sigma
Lens Type Zoom Zoom
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Lens Type Wideangle Zoom Wideangle Zoom
Lens Mount Sony Alpha Sony Alpha
Max Format APS-C / DX 35mm FF
Focal Range 10-24mm 12-24mm
Image Stabilization No No
Colour Black -
Zoom Method Rotary (internal) Rotary (internal)
Power Zoom - -
Zoom Lock - -
Zoom Ratio 2.4X 2.0X
Aperture
Max Aperture F3.5 - F4.5 F4.5 - F5.6
Min Aperture F22.0 - F29.0 F22.0
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades 7 6
Optics
Optical Elements 12 16
Optical Groups 9 12
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.24m 0.28m
Max Magnification 0.2X 0.14X
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Micromotor Ring-type ultrasonic
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal Internal
Distance Scale Yes Yes
DoF Scale No Yes
Distance Scale Yes Yes
Focus Distance Limiter No No
Physical Specs
Weight 406g 600g
Diameter 83mm 87mm
Length 84mm 103mm
Materials Plastic barrel, metal mount -
Weather Sealing No No
Filter Thread 77mm -
Filter Notes does not rotate on focus Filters cannot be attached to this lens
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code AB001 -
Tripod Collar No No
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