Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD vs Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art 019

Pick the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD if

• You need 1 stop more light for low light or background blur (f/2 vs f/2.8)
• You need more reach: 150mm vs 70mm at the long end
• You prefer a newer design: released 2021 vs 2019
• Our notes say it suits: Portraits, stage and indoor work

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

• You want the lighter lens to carry: 335 g lighter (830 g vs 1165 g)
• You want a wider view: 24mm vs 35mm at the wide end
• You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.18 m vs 0.33 m
• You want bigger close-ups: 0.34× vs 0.18× maximum magnification
• You want a compact lens: 124.9 mm vs 158 mm long
• Our notes say it suits: Portraits and street, everyday professional use

Our notes

Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD

A fast zoom for full-frame mirrorless running from f/2 at 35mm to f/2.8 at 150mm. It uses VXD linear motors and weighs about 1,165 g.

Pros

• f/2 at the wide end for strong subject separation
• 35mm to 150mm in one lens
• VXD linear motors for fast autofocus

Cons

• Heavy for a standard zoom
• Aperture drops to f/2.8 at the long end

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