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Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary vs Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD

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Key differences

  • Closest focus: 0.12 m on the 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary, against 0.15 m on the 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD.
  • Weight: 260 g on the 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary, against 335 g on the 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD.
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary
Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary
Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD
Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD
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$679 new

$648 new

$529 used

Optics
Focal length10–18mm11–20mm
35mm equivalent15–27mm equivalent (16–29mm on Canon)17–30mm equivalent (18–32mm on Canon)
Maximum apertureLower f-number lets in more light. A zoom wins only when it is as bright at both ends.f/2.8f/2.8
Minimum aperturef/22f/16
Made forAPS-CAPS-C
Elements / groups13 / 1012 / 10
Aperture blades77
Closest focus0.12 m (best)0.15 m
Max magnification0.25×0.25×
Focus & handling
AutofocusYes (Stepping motor)Yes (RXD)
Optical stabilisationNoNo
Weather sealed—Yes
Internal zoom——
Aperture ringNoNo
Teleconverter compatibleNoNo
Size & weight
Weight260 g (best)335 g
Diameter × length72.2 × 62 mm73 × 86.2 mm
Filter thread67 mm67 mm

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