Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSMvsTamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC
30mm F1.4 DC HSM
30mm / F1.4
45mm equiv.
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18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC
18-200mm / F3.5-6.3
27-300mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the 30mm F1.4 DC HSM suits you better
- Brightness2.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 30cm
When the 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-200mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
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
- 30mm F1.4 DC HSM63.3mm long × 74.2mm diameter
- 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC94.1mm long × 75mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 30mm F1.4 DC HSM | Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 30mm | 18mm | +12mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 30mm | 200mm | −170mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F3.5 | 2.6 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F6.3 | 4.3 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 30cm | 49cm | −0.19m |
| Weight | — | 400g | No data |
| Length | 63.3mm | 94.1mm | −30.8mm |
| Diameter | 74.2mm | 75mm | −0.8mm |
| Filter size | 62mm | 62mm | — |
| Released | 2013 | 2015 | −2year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 30mm F1.4 DC HSM relative to 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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30mm F1.4 DC HSM
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18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC
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