Tamron E 20mm F2.8 F050 vs Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron E 20mm F2.8 F050 if
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 410 g lighter (220 g vs 630 g)
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.11 m vs 0.23 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.16× maximum magnification
- You want a compact lens: 64 mm vs 113.2 mm long
Pick the Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN Art if
- You need 2 stops more light for low light or background blur (f/1.4 vs f/2.8)
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 7
- You prefer a newer design: released 2022 vs 2020
Spec differences
12 differences| Tamron E 20mm F2.8 F050 | Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Sigma
|
| Max aperture |
f/2.8
|
f/1.4
2 stops faster
|
| Weight |
220 g
lighter
|
630 g
|
| Length |
64 mm
shorter
|
113.2 mm
|
| Diameter |
73 mm
slimmer
|
87.8 mm
|
| Filter thread |
67 mm
|
82 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.11 m
closer
|
0.23 m
|
| Max magnification |
0.5×
larger
|
0.16×
|
| Aperture blades |
7
|
11
more blades
|
| Optical design |
10 elements / 9 groups
|
17 elements / 15 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
OSD
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2020
|
2022
|
6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, focal length, image stabilization, weather sealing. Show all
- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Prime both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Focal length
- 20mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
Our notes
Tamron E 20mm F2.8 F050
This 20mm f/2.8 wide-angle prime lens from Tamron fits Sony E mount cameras. The wide view suits landscapes, architecture and environmental shots.
Our notes
Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
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