Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 023 vs Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD
Both are Sony E lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 023 if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2.8 vs f/4)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 205 g lighter (255 g vs 460 g)
- You want a wider view: 10mm vs 17mm at the wide end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.12 m vs 0.19 m
- You want a compact lens: 64 mm vs 114.4 mm long
- Our notes say it suits: Vlogging, landscape, real estate
Pick the Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD if
- You need more reach: 50mm 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: 9 aperture blades vs 7
Spec differences
13 differences| Sigma 10-18mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 023 | Tamron 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Wide Zoom
|
Zoom
|
| Format |
APS-C
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
10-18mm
|
17-50mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
1 stop faster
|
f/4
|
| Weight |
255 g
lighter
|
460 g
|
| Length |
64 mm
shorter
|
114.4 mm
|
| Diameter |
72.2 mm
slimmer
|
74.8 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.12 m
closer
|
0.19 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.25×
|
0.26×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
9
more blades
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 10 groups
|
15 elements / 13 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Stepping motor
|
VXD
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, filter thread, image stabilization, weather sealing, released. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Filter thread
- 67 mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
- Released
- 2023 both
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 17-50mm f/4 Di III VXD
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