Tamron Di III 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 35mm
Tamron
75 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Sigma
98 Overall Score
Scores
Travel
Street
Budget
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Portrait
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 35mm | Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 18 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 50 mm |
| Elements | 9 | 13 |
| Groups | 8 | 10 |
| Aspherical Elements | 1 | 3★ |
| ED Elements | 1 | 1 |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 7 | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | 0.29 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 55 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | OSD stepping motor | stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 150 mm | 121 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:2 | 1:2.8 |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 35mm
- Strong build (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong macro (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong aperture (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (30th percentile)
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
- Strong macro (92nd percentile)92nd %ile
- Strong social proof (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong build (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 35mm0.238score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN0.131score per dollar
Tamron Di III 35mm f/2.8 Di III OSD M 1:2 35mm offers 1.8x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 18-50mm f/2.8 DC DN
Scores 98 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 21 specs.
