Sigma MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSMvsTamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO
MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
105mm / F2.8
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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 MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM suits you better
- Brightness0.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 31cm
When the 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO suits you better
- Weight185g lighter, so easier to carry
- 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
- MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM126.4mm long × 78.3mm diameter
- 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO99.5mm long × 75mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM | Tamron 16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 105mm | 16mm | +89mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 105mm | 300mm | −195mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F3.5 | 0.6 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F6.3 | 2.3 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 31cm | 39cm | −0.08m |
| Weight | 725g | 540g | +185g |
| Length | 126.4mm | 99.5mm | +26.9mm |
| Diameter | 78.3mm | 75mm | +3.3mm |
| Filter size | 62mm | 67mm | −5mm |
| Released | 2011 | 2014 | −3year |
| Stabilization | Yes | Yes | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | Yes | Yes | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG 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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MACRO 105mm F2.8 EX DG OS HSM
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16-300mm F/3.5-6.3 Di II VC PZD MACRO
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