Sigma Art 35mm f/1.2 DG II 90mm
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
What Buyers Say
Sigma Art 35mm f/1.2 DG II 90mm
This lens is widely praised for its exceptional sharpness, even wide open at f/1.2, and its solid build quality. Users love the fast autofocus, beautiful bokeh, and great contrast, making it a favorite for street and portrait photography. However, some note it is heavy and may cause balance issues on gimbals, and a few experienced autofocus struggles or rare lens detection errors.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness at f/1.2
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Beautiful bokeh and contrast
- Solid build quality
- Versatile for street and portrait
Cons
- Heavy weight
- Balance issues on gimbals
- Occasional autofocus struggles
- Rare lens detection errors
- Vignetting at f/1.2
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
The Tamron 28-300mm super-zoom wins praise for its lightweight design, versatile focal range, and solid image quality. Users appreciate the compact build and smooth zoom mechanism, but note the slow aperture and trade-offs in sharpness compared to more expensive zooms. Verified reviewers find it an ideal travel lens that pairs well with Sony bodies.
Pros
- Lightweight design
- Versatile 28-300mm focal range
- Smooth zoom ring operation
- Compact build for travel
- Good integration with Sony bodies
Cons
- Small maximum aperture (f/4-7.1)
- Reduced sharpness vs. premium zooms
- Not an internal zoom lens
- Slow autofocus at high fps on some bodies
Scores
Specifications
| Sigma Art 35mm f/1.2 DG II 90mm | Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 300 mm |
| Elements | 17 | 20 |
| Groups | 13 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| ED Elements | 1 | 2★ |
| Coating | Water- & Oil-Repellent Coating | fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.2 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.2 | 4-7.1 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 11★ | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | L-Mount | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.76 kg | 0.59 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | HLA-Driven High-Speed AF Motor | VXD linear motor★ |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 280 mm | 190 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5.3 | 1:2.8 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Art 35mm f/1.2 DG II 90mm
- Strong aperture (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong bokeh (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong optical (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong macro (73rd percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (35th percentile)
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD
- Strong versatility (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong optical (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III VC 28-300mm f/4-7.1 Di III VC VXD offers 2.8x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 95 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.