Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art § 03 Head to head
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art vs Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Sigma 24–70mm f/2.8 has a wider field of view. Tamron 28–75mm f/2.8 has a longer reach.
Both lenses are made for the Sony E mount: the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art is a 24–70mm f/2.8 zoom, and the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 is a 28–75mm f/2.8 zoom. On paper the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 comes out ahead, 5 advantages to 2, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art 
Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 01
Key differences
Why is the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art better than the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2?
- Wider field of view (24mm vs 28mm)
- More aperture blades (11 vs 9)
Why is the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 better than the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art?
- Longer reach (75mm vs 70mm)
- 295 g lighter (540 g vs 835 g)
- 5 mm shorter (117.6 mm vs 123 mm long)
- Smaller filter thread (67 mm vs 82 mm)
- Newer design (2021 vs 2019)
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Which should you buy?
- landscape For landscape photography, the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has the edge: it goes wider, to 24mm against 28mm.
- architecture For architecture, the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has the edge: it goes wider, to 24mm against 28mm.
- street For street photography, the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 has the edge: it is 295 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 has the edge: it is 295 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art | Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 24–70mm | 28–75mm |
| Maximum aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Minimum aperture | f/22 | f/22 |
| Lens type | Standard zoom lens | Zoom lens |
| Format | Full Frame | Full frame |
| Weight | 835 g (1.84 lbs) | 540 g ◆ |
| Dimensions | 88 mm (diameter) x 123 mm (length) | 117.6 x 75.8 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.18 m (7.09 in) at wide end | 0.18 m |
| Maximum magnification | 0.34x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes (dust and splash resistant) | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 11 (rounded) ◆ | 9 |
| Optical construction | 19 elements in 15 groups | 17 elements / 15 groups |
| Filter size | 82 mm | 67 mm ◆ |
| Lens mount | Sony E, L-Mount | Sony E, Nikon Z |
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Price | — | $899 launch price |
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Size
- A · Sigma
- B · Tamron
- 123 × 88 mm
- 117.6 × 75.8 mm
The Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art is 5 mm longer and 295 g heavier than the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2.
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Sample frames
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art
Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art or the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2?
- The Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 weighs 540 g, 295 g less than the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art (835 g).
- Do the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art and the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art or the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 better for landscape photography?
- For landscape photography, the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has the edge: it goes wider, to 24mm against 28mm.
- Is the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art or the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 better for architecture?
- For architecture, the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN Art has the edge: it goes wider, to 24mm against 28mm.
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