Lens Comparison
Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art Lens vs Tamron 150-500mm F/5-6.7 Di III VC VXD
Key Differences
- Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art Lens has a better min focus distance (28 cm vs 180 cm).
- Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art Lens has a better weight (560g (1.23 lb) vs 1725g (3.80 lb)).
- Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art Lens has a better maximum aperture (f/1.8 vs f/5).
- Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art Lens has a better length (115.9mm vs 209.6mm).
- Sigma 17-40mm f/1.8 DC Art Lens has a better aperture blades (11 vs 9).
| Product | ||
|---|---|---|
| Optical Design | ||
| Focal Length | 17-40mm | 150-500mm |
| Lens Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Optical Elements | 17 | 25 |
| Optical Groups | 11 | 18 |
| Aperture & Iris | ||
| Maximum Aperture | f/1.8 | f/5 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/16 | f/32 |
| Aperture Blades | 11 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture | Yes | Yes |
| Coverage & Angle | ||
| Format Coverage | APS-C | Full-Frame |
| Lens Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Angle of View | 76.5° – 37.1° | − |
| 35mm Equivalent | 25-60mm | − |
| Focus | ||
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes |
| Focus Motor | HLA | VXD |
| Focus Limiter | No | Yes |
| AF/MF Switch | Yes | Yes |
| Min Focus Distance | 28 cm | 180 cm |
| Max Magnification | 0.21x | 0.33x |
| Stabilization & Video | ||
| Optical Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Aperture Ring | Yes | No |
| Declickable Aperture | Yes | No |
| Parfocal | No | No |
| Internal Zoom | Yes | No |
| General | ||
| Price (MSRP) | $919 | $849 |
| Filter Size | 67mm | 82mm |
| Diameter | 72.9mm | 101.6mm |
| Length | 115.9mm | 209.6mm |
| Weight | 560g (1.23 lb) | 1725g (3.80 lb) |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Tripod Collar | No | Yes |
