Sigma 18-50mm F2.8 DC DN | Contemporary 021 vs Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 Di III VXD

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

• You want the lighter lens to carry: 275 g lighter (290 g vs 565 g)
• You want a wider view: 18mm vs 35mm at the wide end
• You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.12 m vs 0.22 m
• You want bigger close-ups: 0.36× vs 0.3× maximum magnification
• You want a compact lens: 76.5 mm vs 119.2 mm long
• Our notes say it suits: Everyday APS-C shooting, vlogging and travel, low-light snapshots

Pick the Tamron 35-100mm f/2.8 Di III VXD if

• You need more reach: 100mm vs 50mm at the long end
• 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 2026 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 35-100mm f/2.8 Di III VXD