Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSMvsTamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO
18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM
18-250mm / F3.5-6.3
27-375mm equiv.
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16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO
16-300mm / F3.5-6.3
24-450mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM suits you better
- Weight70g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 35cm
When the 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-300mm in a single lens
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM88.6mm long × 73.5mm diameter
- 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO99.5mm long × 75mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM | Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 18mm | 16mm | +2mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 250mm | 300mm | −50mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F3.5 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F6.3 | — |
| Min focus distance | 35cm | 39cm | −0.04m |
| Weight | 470g | 540g | −70g |
| Length | 88.6mm | 99.5mm | −10.9mm |
| Diameter | 73.5mm | 75mm | −1.5mm |
| Filter size | 62mm | 67mm | −5mm |
| Released | 2012 | 2014 | −2year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | Yes | Yes | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM relative to 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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18-250mm F3.5-6.3 DC MACRO OS HSM
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16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO
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