Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSMvsTamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD
50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM
50-100mm / F1.8
75-150mm equiv.
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SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD
70-300mm / F4-5.6
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Which to choose
When the 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM suits you better
- Brightness2.3 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Close focusFocuses as close as 95cm
When the SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 70-300mm 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
- 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM170.7mm long × 93.5mm diameter
- SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD142.7mm long × 81.5mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM | Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 50mm | 70mm | −20mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 100mm | 300mm | −200mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.8 | F4 | 2.3 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.8 | F5.6 | 3.3 stops brighter |
| Min focus distance | 95cm | 1.5m | −0.55m |
| Weight | — | 765g | No data |
| Length | 170.7mm | 142.7mm | +28mm |
| Diameter | 93.5mm | 81.5mm | +12mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 62mm | +20mm |
| Released | 2016 | 2010 | +6year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM relative to SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM
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SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD
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50-100mm F1.8 DC HSM in detailSP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD in detailAll F mount lenses