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Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art vs Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2

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Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art

Standard Zoom | Sony E

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Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2

Standard Zoom | Sony E

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Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art vs Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 Comparison Overview

In this review, we will be comparing Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art and Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2, two Standard Zoom lenses from Sigma and Tamron.

We will start with briefly looking and the main specs of these two lenses and in the section, we will start analyzing in more detail and list the pros and cons of each lenses.

Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art Key Specs

  • 24-70mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 82mm
  • Max Format: 35mm FF
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 835g.
  • Diameter: 88mm
  • Length: 123mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.18m
  • Max Magnification:0.34x

Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 Key Specs

  • 28-75mm Focal Range
  • F2.8 Max Aperture
  • Weather Sealed
  • Filter Thread: 67mm
  • Max Format:
  • Sony E Mount
  • Weight: 540g.
  • Diameter: 76mm
  • Length: 118mm
  • Min Focus Distance:0.18m
  • Max Magnification:0.37x

Size and Weight Comparison

Size of a lens is an important deciding factor when comparing two lenses.Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art is the longer of the two lenses at 123mm. The Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 with a length of 118mm is 5mm shorter. Besides being longer, the Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art also has a larger diameter of 88mm compared to Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2's 76mm diameter.

Below you can find the scaled side by side image of Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art and Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 to get a better idea of how their size compare in real life.

Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art vs Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens Size Comparison
Comparison image of Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art and Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 Size and Weight

Weight of a lens is as important as its external dimensions, especially if you are planning to hand hold your camera and lens combination for longer periods. Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 weighs 540g, 54% (295g) lighter than the Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art's weight of 835g.


Below you can find the dimension and weight table of the 'Standard Zoom Lenses in Sony E Mount for size comparison purposes.

Standard Zoom Lenses in Sony E Mount for Size Comparison
Model Length Diameter Weight Street Price
Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS Lens Sony FE 24-105mm F4 G OSS
113mm
83mm 663g Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM Lens Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM
136mm
88mm 886g Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III RXD Lens Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III
117mm
73mm 550g Amazon B&H Photo
Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC RXD Lens Tamron 17-70 F2.8 Di III-A VC
119mm
75mm 525g Amazon B&H Photo
Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G Lens Sony E 16-55mm F2.8 G
100mm
73mm 494g Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS Carl Zeiss Vario Tessar T Lens Sony FE 24-70mm F4 ZA OSS CZ
95mm
73mm 426g Amazon B&H Photo
Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II Lens Sony FE 24-70mm F2.8 GM II
120mm
88mm 695g Amazon B&H Photo
Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS Lens Sony E 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 PZ OSS
30mm
65mm 116g Amazon B&H Photo

Lens Mounts

Both Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art and Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has the same Sony E lens mount. Some of the latest released cameras that are compatible with the Sony E lenses are Sony A7 IV, Sony ZV-E10 and Sony A1.

Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art is also available in Leica SL mount.

Focal Range

Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art has a focal range of 24-70mm and 2.9X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 36 - 105mm.
Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 has a focal range of 28-75mm and 2.7X zoom ratio . When it is mounted on an APS-C sensor camera with 1.5x crop, it provides an 35mm (FF) equivalent of 42 - 112.5mm.

Reasons to choose Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art over Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2

Focal Length - Wide 24mm vs 28mm 4mm Wider coverage
Optical Zoom 2.90x vs 2.70x More flexible focal coverage
Diaphgragm Blades 11 vs 9 Potentially more rounded and smooth bokeh
Reasons to choose Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 over Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art
Focal Length - Tele 75mm vs 70mm 5mm more Tele coverage
Weight 540g vs 835g 295g lighter
Diameter 76mm vs 88mm 12mm smaller in diameter
Length 118mm vs 123mm 5mm shorter
Filter Thread 67mm vs 82mm Smaller filters are cheaper and easier to find
Max Magnification 0.37x vs 0.34x higher magnification better for close-up shots

Common Strengths of Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art and Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Internal Focusing Yes vs Yes Length of the lens doesn't change during focusing
Weather Sealing Yes vs Yes safer to use under rain and dust
Common Weaknesses of Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art and Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Image Stabilization No vs No Reliant on in-body Image Stabilization
Internal Zoom No vs No Length of the lens changes during zooming
Distance Scale No vs No No Distance Scale assist



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Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art vs Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2 Specs Table

Detailed comparison of specifications
General Sigma 24-70 F2.8 DG DN Art Tamron 28-75mm F2.8 Di III VXD G2
Brand Sigma Tamron
Lens Type Zoom Zoom
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Lens Type Standard Zoom Standard Zoom
Lens Mount Sony E Sony E
Max Format 35mm FF 35mm FF
Focal Range 24-70mm 28-75mm
Image Stabilization
Colour Black Unknown
Zoom Method Rotary (extending) Rotary (extending)
Power Zoom No No
Zoom Lock Yes No
Zoom Ratio 2.9X 2.7X
Aperture
Max Aperture F2.8 F2.8
Min Aperture F22 F22
Aperture Ring No No
Diaphragm Blades 11 9
Optics
Optical Elements 19 17
Optical Groups 15 15
Focusing
Min Focus Distance 0.18m 0.18m
Max Magnification 0.34X 0.37X
Autofocus Yes Yes
AF Motor Type Stepper motor Linear Motor
Full Time Manual Yes
Focus Method Internal Internal
Distance Scale No No
DoF Scale No No
Distance Scale No No
Focus Distance Limiter Unknown Unknown
Physical Specs
Weight 835g 540g
Diameter 88mm 76mm
Length 123mm 118mm
Materials Magnesium alloy Unknown
Weather Sealing Yes Yes
Filter Thread 82mm 67mm
Filter Notes - -
Hood Supplied Yes Yes
Hood Code Unknown Unknown
Tripod Collar No No
Optional Accessories - -
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