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Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary vs Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III RXD
Sigma 28–70mm f/2.8 is 80 g lighter. Tamron 28–75mm f/2.8 has a longer reach.
The Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary is a 28–70mm f/2.8 zoom, and the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III RXD is a 28–75mm f/2.8 zoom. On paper the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary comes out ahead, 2 advantages to 1, but which one suits you depends on what you shoot.
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Key differences
Why is the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary better than the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III RXD?
- 80 g lighter (470 g vs 550 g)
- 16 mm shorter (101.5 mm vs 117.8 mm long)
Why is the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III RXD better than the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary?
- Longer reach (75mm vs 70mm)
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Which should you buy?
- street For street photography, the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary has the edge: it is 80 g lighter to carry.
- travel For travel, the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary has the edge: it is 80 g lighter to carry.
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Specification
| Specification | Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary | Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III RXD |
|---|---|---|
| Focal length | 28–70mm | 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 | 470 g (1.04 lbs) ◆ | 550 g (19.40 oz) |
| Dimensions | 72.2 mm (diameter) x 101.5 mm (length) | 117.8 x 73 mm |
| Minimum focusing distance | 0.19 m (7.5 in) at wide end | 0.19 m (7.48 inches) |
| Maximum magnification | 0.3x | — |
| Image stabilization | No | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes (dust and splash resistant) | Yes |
| Aperture ring | No | No |
| Aperture blades | 9 (rounded) | 9 |
| Optical construction | 16 elements in 12 groups | 15 elements / 12 groups |
| Filter size | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Lens mount | Sony E, L-Mount | Sony E |
| Released | — | 2018 |
| Price | — | $799 launch price |
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Size
- A · Sigma
- B · Tamron
- 101.5 × 72.2 mm
- 117.8 × 73 mm
The Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III RXD is 16 mm longer and 80 g heavier than the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary.
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Sample frames
Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary
Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III RXD
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Video reviews
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Questions
- Which is lighter, the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary or the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III RXD?
- The Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary weighs 470 g, 80 g less than the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III RXD (550 g).
- Do the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary and the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III RXD have image stabilization?
- No, neither lens has optical image stabilization; rely on in-body stabilization if your camera has it.
- Is the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary or the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III RXD better for street photography?
- For street photography, the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary has the edge: it is 80 g lighter to carry.
- Is the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary or the Tamron 28-75 mm f/2.8 Di III RXD better for travel?
- For travel, the Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary has the edge: it is 80 g lighter to carry.
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