Tamron
28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f
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Sigma
10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha

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differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f
Much more zoom 10.7x vs 2x
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 Around 5.5x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Significantly better telephoto 300 mm vs 20 mm
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 15x more reach, less perspective distortion
Image stabilization Tamron VC vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
More magnification 1:3 (0.3x) vs 1:6.7 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 2x larger in your photo
Wider aperture f/3.5 vs f/4
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 At its widest, the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f captures marginally more light, 0.4 f-stops
Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha
Slightly shorter 81 mm vs 99 mm
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 Around 20% shorter
Slightly better wide angle 10 mm vs 28 mm
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 2.8x better wide angle
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha Learn more about
the Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower
Fixed aperture Both are variable aperture lenses Help
Narrower aperture at longer focal lengths

Compared to landscape lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant shared competitors found.

Tamron 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR

Travel lens

$1,047
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Weight Slightly heavier
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 28-300mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f
Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f

Travel lens

$279
Length Slightly shorter
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Compare the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 DG Macro Nikon-f vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,297
Fixed aperture Has a consant aperture
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Zoom range Much less zoom
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

Nikon Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR

Wide angle lens

$599
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Zoom range Significantly less zoom
Max focal length Significantly worse telephoto
Compare the Nikkor 24-120mm f/3.5-5.6G ED-IF AF-S VR vs the 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di VC LD II IF Macro Nikon-f

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

Sony E-Mount 16mm f/2.8

Wide angle lens

$248
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the E-Mount 16mm f/2.8 vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha
Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Sony-alpha

Tamron SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Sony-alpha

Wide angle lens

$499
Aperture Wider aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Compare the SP 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5 DI II Sony-alpha vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha
Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Sony-alpha

Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Sony-alpha

Wide angle lens

$479
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 10-20mm f/4-5.6D EX DC HSM Sony-alpha vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha
Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Sigma 19mm f/2.8 EX DN

Lens

$199
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 19mm f/2.8 EX DN vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha
Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM

Sony 85mm f/2.8 SAM

Portrait lens

$298
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 85mm f/2.8 SAM vs the 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC Sony-alpha

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