Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD vs Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art 019

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Tamron

50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD

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Sigma

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

Verdict at a glance

Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art 019 is faster by 1.4 stops (f/2.8 vs f/4.5), letting in more light.
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art 019 is lighter by 325g.
Sigma 24-70mm F2.8 DG DN | Art 019 goes wider (24mm vs 50mm).
Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD reaches further (400mm vs 70mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD	24-70mm F2.8 DG DN \| Art 019
Brand	Tamron	Sigma
Mount	Sony E	Sony E
Type	Zoom	Zoom
Focal length	50-400mm	24-70mm (wider)
Max aperture	f/4.5	f/2.8 (faster)
Format	full-frame	full-frame
Af motor	VXD	Stepping motor
Weight g	1155	830 (lighter)
Filter mm	67	82
Length mm	183.0	124.9
Stabilized	Yes	n/a
Diameter mm	89.0	87.8
Min focus m	0.25	0.18 (closer focusing)
Blades	n/a	11
Groups	n/a	15
Elements	n/a	19
Max magnification	n/a	0.34

Tamron 50-400mm F4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD

Full-frame telephoto zoom for Sony with VC stabilization covering 50-400mm. It reaches 400mm without the weight of a 150-600mm.

Pros

8x range
VC stabilization
Lighter than 150-600mm lenses at about 1,155 g

Cons

Slow variable aperture
Heavier than short telephotos

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

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