Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 020 vs Tamron E 35mm F2.8 F053
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 020 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 35mm F2.8 F053 uses OSD)
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
- You prefer a newer design: released 2020 vs 2019
- Our notes say it suits: Documentary, everyday carry
Pick the Tamron E 35mm F2.8 F053 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 115 g lighter (210 g vs 325 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.27 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.18× maximum magnification
- Our notes say it suits: Travel, close-up details
Spec differences
13 differences| Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 020 | Tamron E 35mm F2.8 F053 | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Sigma
|
Tamron
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
1 stop faster
|
f/2.8
|
| Weight |
325 g
|
210 g
lighter
|
| Length |
67.4 mm
|
64 mm
shorter
|
| Diameter |
70 mm
slimmer
|
73 mm
|
| Filter thread |
58 mm
|
67 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.27 m
|
0.15 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.18×
|
0.5×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
9
more blades
|
7
|
| Optical design |
10 elements / 9 groups
|
9 elements / 8 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
Stepping motor
|
OSD
|
| Weather sealing |
not listed
|
Yes
|
| Released |
2020
|
2019
|
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- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 35mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
Our notes
Sigma 35mm F2 DG DN | Contemporary 020
A compact 35mm prime for full-frame mirrorless in Sigma's I series, with a metal barrel and aperture ring. It weighs about 325 g.
Pros
- Compact metal build
- Aperture ring
- Sharp
Cons
- f/2 is slower than f/1.4
- Not as bright as an f/1.4 lens
Our notes
Tamron E 35mm F2.8 F053
A compact full-frame 35mm prime for Sony with 1:2 close-up capability and an f/2.8 aperture. It belongs to Tamron's compact f/2.8 prime line.
Pros
- Compact
- Close focusing to 1:2
- Small filter thread
Cons
- f/2.8 aperture
- No stabilization
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