Tamron
28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Sony-alpha
 vs
Sigma
10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Sony-alpha
Better telephoto 80 mm vs 20 mm
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 4x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly more zoom 2.9x vs 2x
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 More than 40% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Slightly cheaper $69.95 vs $599.00
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 The best price we've seen is $529 cheaper (8.6x less)
Slightly lighter 240 g vs 0.5 kg
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 2.2x lighter
Slightly shorter 71 mm vs 88 mm
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 Around 20% shorter
Slightly smaller diameter 71 mm vs 87 mm
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 Around 20% smaller lens at the end
Tamron 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Sony-alpha Learn more about
the Tamron 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Sony-alpha

Reasons to consider the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha
Has a consant aperture Yes vs No
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 Constant aperture lenses offer the same aperture at all focal lengths
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
Slightly better wide angle 10 mm vs 28 mm
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 2.8x better wide angle
Slightly more magnification 1:6.6 (0.2x) vs 1:8 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 20% larger in your photo
Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha Learn more about
the Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM 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
Magnification Poor magnification Help
28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Sony-alpha:1:8 (0.1x)
10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha:1:6.6 (0.2x)

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

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Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sony 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 DT

Sony 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 DT

Wide angle lens

$748
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 DT vs the 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Sony-alpha
Compare the 11-18mm f/4.5-5.6 DT vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6

Wide angle lens

$200
Magnification Has better macro
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Compare the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 vs the 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Sony-alpha
Compare the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha
Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Sony-alpha

Sigma 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Sony-alpha

Wide angle lens

$649
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Compare the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Sony-alpha vs the 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Sony-alpha
Compare the 8-16mm f/4.5-5.6 DC HSM Sony-alpha vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha
Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *

Sony Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM *

Wide angle lens

$1,998
Aperture Has a wider aperture
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM * vs the 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Sony-alpha
Compare the Carl Zeiss Vario-Sonnar T* 16-35mm f/2.8 ZA SSM * vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha
Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT

Sony 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT

Wide angle lens

$218
Compare the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT vs the 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Sony-alpha
Compare the 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 DT vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha

Tamron 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Sony-alpha Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro Sony-alpha

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro Sony-alpha

Wide angle lens

$449
Magnification More magnification
Aperture Wider aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro Sony-alpha vs the 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Sony-alpha
Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Macro lens

$599
Magnification Significantly more magnification
Aperture Wider aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Sony-alpha
Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Sony-alpha

Rokinon 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Sony-alpha

Wide angle lens

$349
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Aperture Wider aperture
Auto focus Auto focus
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 14mm f/2.8 IF ED UMC Sony-alpha vs the 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Sony-alpha
Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Sony-alpha

Rokinon 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Sony-alpha

Low light lens

$599
Aperture Much wider aperture
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 24mm f/1.4 ED AS UMC Sony-alpha vs the 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Sony-alpha
Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Sony-alpha

Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 Sony-alpha

Fisheye lens

$269
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Auto focus Auto focus
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 8mm f/3.5 Sony-alpha vs the 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Sony-alpha

Sigma 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Sony-alpha

Tokina 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Sony-alpha

Wide angle lens

$569
Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the 11-16mm f/2.8 AT-X 116 Pro DX Sony-alpha vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha
Sony 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM

Sony 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM

Wide angle lens

$898
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Aperture Wider aperture
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Min focal length Slightly worse wide angle
Compare the 28-75mm f/2.8 SAM vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha
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
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the E-Mount 16mm f/2.8 vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha
Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Sony-alpha

Sigma 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Sony-alpha

Fisheye lens

$609
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the 15mm f/2.8 EX DG Sony-alpha vs the 10-20mm f/3.5 EX DC HSM Sony-alpha

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