Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 021 vs Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2

Pick the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 021 if

• You want the lighter lens to carry: 285 g lighter (290 g vs 575 g)
• You want a wider view: 18mm vs 25mm at the wide end
• You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.12 m vs 0.16 m
• You want a compact lens: 76.5 mm vs 121.5 mm long
• Our notes say it suits: Everyday APS-C shooting, vlogging and travel, low-light snapshots

Pick the Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 if

• You need more reach: 200mm vs 50mm at the long end
• You want bigger close-ups: 0.59× vs 0.36× maximum magnification
• You shoot full frame: the Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 021 is made for APS-C
• You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
• You prefer a newer design: released 2025 vs 2021

Our notes

Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 021

A compact f/2.8 standard zoom for APS-C E-mount cameras, weighing about 290 g. It takes 55mm filters and offers a close focus distance of 0.121 m.

Pros

• Constant f/2.8
• Very light at 290 g
• Close focus 0.121 m
• Stepping motor autofocus

Cons

• APS-C only
• No stabilization in the lens
• Less range than a kit zoom

Our notes

Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2