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Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF vs Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM
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Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II LD

Standard Zoom | Nikon F (DX)

Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF

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Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM

Standard Zoom | Nikon F (DX)

Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM

BUY from B&H PHOTO
Reasons to choose Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF over Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM
Price $299 vs $323 Cheaper by $24
Max Magnification 0.22x vs 0.2x better close-up
Weight 430 g vs 565 g 135 g lighter
Diameter 74 mm vs 84 mm 10 mm smaller in diameter
Length 82 mm vs 92 mm 10 mm shorter
Filter Thread 67 mm vs 77 mm Smaller filters are cheaper
Reasons to choose Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM over Tamron SP AF 17-50mm F2.8 XR Di II LD Aspherical IF
Image Stabilization Yes vs None Sharper Images
Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II LD vs Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM Specs Table
Detailed comparison of specifications
General Tamron 17-50mm f2.8 XR II LD Sigma 17-50mm F2.8 EX DC OS HSM
Brand Tamron Sigma
Lens Type Zoom Zoom
Price $299.00 $322.57
Lens Type Standard Zoom Standard Zoom
Lens Mount Nikon F (DX) Nikon F (DX)
Max Format APS-C / DX APS-C / DX
Focal Range 17-50mm 17-50mm
Image Stabilization No Yes
Colour Black Unknown
Zoom Method Rotary (extending) Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom - -
Zoom Lock Yes -
Zoom Ratio 2.9X 2.9X
Aperture
Max Aperture F2.8 F2.8
Min Aperture F32.0 F22.0
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades 7 7
Optics
Optical Elements 16 17
Optical Groups 13 13
Special Elements 2 hybrid aspherical elements 1 LD (Low Dispersion) glass element 1 XR (Extra Refractive) element 2 FLD glass elements 2 glass mold elements 1 hybrid aspherical lens
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.27m 0.28m
Max Magnification 0.22X 0.2X
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 No
Physical Specs
Weight 430g 565g
Diameter 74mm 84mm
Length 82mm 92mm
Materials Unknown Metal mount
Weather Sealing Unknown No
Filter Thread 67mm 77mm
Filter Notes - Does not rotate on focusing
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code flower shaped hood Unknown
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories - -
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