Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD vs Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 022

Pick the Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD if

• You want the lighter lens to carry: 115 g lighter (335 g vs 450 g)
• You want a wider view: 11mm vs 16mm at the wide end
• You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.15 m vs 0.25 m
• You want bigger close-ups: 0.25× vs 0.18× maximum magnification
• You want a compact lens: 86.2 mm vs 102.6 mm long
• Our notes say it suits: Vlogging

Pick the Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 022 if

• You need more reach: 28mm vs 20mm at the long end
• You shoot full frame: the Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD 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 2022 vs 2021
• Our notes say it suits: Travel

Our notes

Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD

An APS-C ultra-wide zoom for Sony E with a constant f/2.8 aperture, giving about 16.5-30mm equivalent. It uses a 67mm filter thread.

Pros

• Constant f/2.8
• Compact
• Takes screw-in filters

Cons

• APS-C only
• No stabilization

Our notes

Sigma 16-28mm F2.8 DG DN | Contemporary 022

A compact wide-angle zoom for full-frame mirrorless with constant f/2.8 from Sigma's Contemporary line. It weighs about 450 g and takes 72mm filters.

Pros

• Constant f/2.8
• Compact and light for its range
• Screw-in filter thread

Cons

• Short zoom range
• Not as wide as 14-24mm options