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Tamron or Sigma
Do people have a preference - is one better than the other?
I am looking at a new lens and price wise they are very similar (about £5 in it) but wondered if anyone had any +ves or -ves?
I am looking at a new lens and price wise they are very similar (about £5 in it) but wondered if anyone had any +ves or -ves?
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Which lens is it Tassle? Both brands are very good imo - it's just that sometimes one of their lenses has a better rep than the others 
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I guess it depends on which Sigma and which Tamron lenses you compare.
Which ones are you considering ?
Which ones are you considering ?
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Tamron 28-300MM LENS (Sony / Minolta) F3.5-6.3 XR Di AF Lens Or
Sigma 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 DG MACRO Lens
I would really like the f/2.8 ones....but my budget does not really extend that far!
I have a Minolta 70-210 f/4.5-5.6....but I think this will be going with the a350.
Sigma 28-300mm f3.5-6.3 DG MACRO Lens
I would really like the f/2.8 ones....but my budget does not really extend that far!
I have a Minolta 70-210 f/4.5-5.6....but I think this will be going with the a350.
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As the others have said, depends on the lens. Not had experience of either lens you mention - but I prefer my Sigma lens to my Tamron one (not that they're comparable! 
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I've not seen either of those Tassle. I would however go on pbase.com and find pics taken with those lens and see which ones you prefer. Sometimes a lens will have a certain feel about it
I doubt you'll go wrong with either tbh!
I doubt you'll go wrong with either tbh!
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I've had a go with the Sigma one before, and thought it was great value for money, and got some pretty good shots as well. Don't know if that helps at all!
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I've got the Tamron 28 - 300 Tassle, I've had it a fer years now.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by nero
I've got the Tamron 28 - 300 Tassle, I've had it a fer years now.
Well - have not yet had a chance to get it out and about - but it happened to have the cheapest delivery option.
I set the camera up last night - then my computer desk collapsed....
So (moving the camera quickly - TV and computer are nothing compared to Camera - with lens attached!!) I had to spend 3 hours last night gluing back to gether - going through all my paperwork and wires (which probably took more time!) and didn;t get a chance to play - however - weather is nicer today .............
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Ooooh have fun! 
I look forward to seeing your shots!
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I look forward to seeing your shots! xx
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