Tamron or Sigma

[Frank the Troll]

I have a choice between a Tamron 70-300 F4.5.6 or a Sigma 70-300 f4.5.6

Is there much difference, which would be the better choice

[Alien 13]

I did used to own the Sigma 70-300mm lens although it was the slightly more expensive APO version and it performed well, the "macro" facility was a bonus although it was a pain to get it into that mode. I would say that its reasonably sharp up to 250 mm f/l but softer after that. The only real criticism was the lack of a zoom lock causing the lens to change focal length when pointing up or down but easily fixed with a rubber band.

Alan 

Edited March 12, 2020 by Alien 13