Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 022 vs Tamron E 28-75mm F2.8-2.8
Both are Sony E lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 022 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 100 g lighter (450 g vs 550 g)
- You want a wider view: 16mm vs 28mm at the wide end
- You prefer a newer design: released 2022 vs 2018
- Our notes say it suits: Landscape, interiors, travel
Pick the Tamron E 28-75mm F2.8-2.8 if
- You need more reach: 75mm vs 28mm at the long end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.19 m vs 0.25 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.35× vs 0.18× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Everyday and travel, casual events, video
Spec differences
13 differences| Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 022 | Tamron E 28-75mm F2.8-2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Tamron
|
| Type |
Wide Zoom
|
Zoom
|
| Focal length |
16-28mm
|
28-75mm
|
| Weight |
450 g
lighter
|
550 g
|
| Length |
102.6 mm
shorter
|
117.8 mm
|
| Diameter |
77.2 mm
|
73 mm
slimmer
|
| Filter thread |
72 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
|
0.19 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.18×
|
0.35×
larger
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
15 elements / 12 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Stepping motor
|
RXD
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2022
|
2018
|
5 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, aperture blades, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Aperture blades
- 9 both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 022
A compact wide-angle zoom for full-frame mirrorless with constant f/2.8 from Sigma's Contemporary line. It weighs about 450 g and takes 72mm filters.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Compact and light for its range
- Screw-in filter thread
Cons
- Short zoom range
- Not as wide as 14-24mm options
Our notes
Tamron E 28-75mm F2.8-2.8
Tamron's compact 28-75mm f/2.8 standard zoom for Sony full-frame mirrorless. It is lighter than Sony's own f/2.8 zooms.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Light and small
- Covers a useful standard range
Cons
- Starts at 28mm
- No built-in stabilization
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