Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 021 vs Tamron E 24mm F2.8
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 021 if
- You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.8)
- You shoot video: Stepping motor autofocus is smooth and quiet (the Tamron E 24mm F2.8 uses OSD)
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
- You prefer a newer design: released 2021 vs 2019
- Our notes say it suits: Street, travel, environmental portraits
Pick the Tamron E 24mm F2.8 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 145 g lighter (215 g vs 360 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.12 m vs 0.25 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.15× maximum magnification
Spec differences
13 differences| Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 021 | Tamron E 24mm F2.8 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Tamron
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
1 stop faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Weight |
360 g
|
215 g
lighter
|
| Length |
74 mm
|
64 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
70 mm
slimmer
|
73 mm
|
| Filter thread |
62 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.25 m
|
0.12 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.15×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
9
more blades
|
7
|
| Optical design |
13 elements / 11 groups
|
10 elements / 9 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Stepping motor
|
OSD
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2021
|
2019
|
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- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 24mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sigma 24mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 021
Compact 24mm prime for full-frame mirrorless with an f/2 aperture, a metal body and an aperture ring, part of Sigma's I series.
Pros
- Metal build with aperture ring
- Compact at about 360 g
- Close focus to 0.245 m
Cons
- Not especially fast
- Focus is not the quickest
Our notes
Tamron E 24mm F2.8
The Tamron E 24mm F2.8 is a wide-angle prime lens covering 24mm at f/2.8 for Sony E mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
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