Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art vs Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art is faster by 1.3 stops (f/1.8 vs f/2.8), letting in more light.
- Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art goes wider (18mm vs 24mm).
- Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD reaches further (70mm vs 35mm).
| Spec | 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art | SP AF 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Sigma | Tamron |
| Mount | Canon EF | Canon EF |
| Type | Zoom | Zoom |
| Focal length | 18-35mm (wider) | 24-70mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.8 (faster) | f/2.8 |
| Blades | 9 | n/a |
| Groups | 12 | n/a |
| Elements | 17 | n/a |
| Filter mm | 72 | 82 |
| Min focus m | 0.28 (closer focusing) | 0.38 |
| Max magnification | 0.232 | n/a |
| Af motor | n/a | USD |
| Stabilized | n/a | Yes |
Sigma 18-35mm f/1.8 DC HSM Art
The first constant f/1.8 zoom for APS-C DSLRs, covering 18-35mm. It is known for sharpness and prime-like speed.
Pros
- f/1.8 across the range
- Sharp
- Popular for video
Cons
- APS-C only
- Heavy for APS-C at about 810 g
Tamron SP AF 24-70mm F/2.8 Di VC USD
This 24-70mm f/2.8 full-frame fast standard zoom lens from Tamron fits Canon EF mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. The range covers everything from wide scenes to portraits, so it works as a general-purpose lens.