Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 023 vs Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8

Pick the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 023 if

• You want the lighter lens to carry: 315 g lighter (255 g vs 570 g)
• You want a wider view: 10mm vs 12mm at the wide end
• You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.12 m vs 0.18 m
• You want bigger close-ups: 0.25× vs 0.17× maximum magnification
• You want a compact lens: 64 mm vs 119.3 mm long
• Our notes say it suits: Vlogging, landscape, real estate

Pick the Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8 if

• You need more reach: 20mm vs 18mm at the long end
• You shoot full frame: the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 023 is made for APS-C
• You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 12 aperture blades vs 7
• You prefer a newer design: released 2026 vs 2023

Our notes

Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 023

A wide-angle f/2.8 zoom for APS-C mirrorless from Sigma's Contemporary line. It weighs about 255 g and focuses as close as 0.116 m.

Pros

• Constant f/2.8
• Compact at about 255 g
• Close focus to 0.116 m

Cons

• Limited zoom range
• No stabilization

Our notes

Tamron 12-20mm f/2.8