Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD vs Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art 019

Pick the Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD if

• You want the lighter lens to carry: 254 g lighter (576 g vs 830 g)
• You need more reach: 200mm vs 70mm at the long end
• You prefer a newer design: released 2020 vs 2019
• Our notes say it suits: Travel when you want one lens, casual video, street and walkabout shooting

Pick the Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art 019 if

• You want a wider view: 24mm vs 28mm at the wide end
• You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 7
• Our notes say it suits: Weddings and events, portraits and street, everyday professional use

Our notes

Tamron 28-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD

Full-frame superzoom for Sony E-mount that opens to f/2.8 at 28mm and covers 28-200mm. It uses an RXD stepping motor and has no built-in stabilization.

Pros

• f/2.8 at the wide end is unusual for a superzoom
• Compact at about 576 g
• Close focus to 0.19 m

Cons

• No vibration compensation, so it relies on body stabilization
• Aperture narrows to f/5.6 at 200mm

Our notes

Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art 019

Sigma's f/2.8 standard zoom for full-frame mirrorless in the Art line, with a dust- and splash-proof structure. It covers 24-70mm and weighs about 830 g.

Pros

• Constant f/2.8 across 24-70mm
• Dust- and splash-proof structure
• Close focus to 0.18 m

Cons

• Heavier than an f/4 zoom
• No optical stabilization in the lens