Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Sigma
94 Overall Score
vs
Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD
Tamron
76 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Professional
Portrait
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Landscape
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | telephoto |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 70 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 17 |
| Groups | 12 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 1 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating and Nano Porous Coating | BBAR (Broad-Band Anti-Reflection) |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 4-5.6 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Nikon F |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓★ | — |
| Weight | 0.47 kg | 0.43 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 62 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | USD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 950 mm |
| Max Magnification | 3.3 to 4.6 x★ | 1:4 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
- Strong macro (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong bokeh (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD
- Strong versatility (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong bokeh (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Tamron SP 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di VC USD
No current pricing available
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 7 of 21 specs.
