Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD vs Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art
Both are Sony E zoom lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD if
- You need more reach: 150mm vs 45mm at the long end
- Our notes say it suits: Weddings and events, portraits, stage and indoor work
Pick the Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art if
- You need ⅓ stop more light for low light or background blur (f/1.8 vs f/2)
- You want the lighter lens to carry: 215 g lighter (950 g vs 1165 g)
- You want a wider view: 28mm vs 35mm at the wide end
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.25× vs 0.18× maximum magnification
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 11 aperture blades vs 9
Spec differences
12 differences| Tamron 35-150mm F2-2.8 Di III VXD | Sigma 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Sigma
|
| Focal length |
35-150mm
|
28-45mm
|
| Max aperture |
f/2
|
f/1.8
⅓ stop faster
|
| Weight |
1165 g
|
950 g
lighter
|
| Length |
158 mm
|
153.4 mm
|
| Diameter |
89 mm
|
87.8 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.33 m
|
0.3 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.18×
|
0.25×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
9
|
11
more blades
|
| Optical design |
21 elements / 15 groups
|
18 elements / 15 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
VXD
|
not listed
|
| Released |
2021
|
2024
|
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- Mount
- Sony E both
- Type
- Zoom both
- Format
- Full frame both
- Filter thread
- 82 mm both
- Image stabilization
- No both
- Weather sealing
- Yes both
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 28-45mm f/1.8 DG DN Art
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