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Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 vs Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

Both are Sony E prime lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Pick the Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 if

  • You want the lighter lens to carry: 795 g lighter (220 g vs 1015 g)
  • You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.11 m vs 0.28 m
  • You want bigger close-ups: 0.5× vs 0.14× maximum magnification
  • You want a compact lens: 64 mm vs 155.8 mm long
  • Our notes say it suits: Street, landscape, close-up details

Pick the Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM 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: 9 aperture blades vs 7

Spec differences

13 differences
Specifications that differ between the Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 and the Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art
Brand
Tamron
Sigma
Max aperture
f/2.8
f/1.4 2 stops faster
Weight
220 g lighter
1015 g
Length
64 mm shorter
155.8 mm
Diameter
73 mm slimmer
90.7 mm
Filter thread
67 mm
not listed
Min focus distance
0.11 m closer
0.28 m
Max magnification
0.5× larger
0.14×
Aperture blades
7
9 more blades
Optical design
10 elements / 9 groups
15 elements / 11 groups
Autofocus motor
OSD
HSM
Weather sealing
Yes
not listed
Released
2020
not listed
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Mount
Sony E both
Type
Prime both
Format
Full frame both
Focal length
20mm both
Image stabilization
No both

Our notes

Tamron 20mm F2.8 Di III OSD M1:2

A small wide-angle prime for Sony full-frame with 1:2 close-up capability. It weighs about 220 g and uses an OSD focus motor.

Pros

  • Compact at about 220 g
  • Close focusing to 1:2
  • 67mm filter thread

Cons

  • f/2.8 is slow for low light
  • No stabilization

Our notes

Sigma 20mm f/1.4 DG HSM Art

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