Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Tamron
97 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG Art 135mm
Sigma
50 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Budget
Macro
Professional
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm | Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG Art 135mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 135 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 135 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 17 |
| Groups | 12 | 13 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | 2 |
| ED Elements | 2 | 4★ |
| Coating | Fluorine Coating | Water & Oil-Repellent Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/16 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 13★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | APS-C | full-frame★ |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.54 kg★ | 1.43 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 105 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | RXD | HLA-Driven High-Speed AF Motor |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 1.10 m |
| Max Magnification | 1:4.8 | 1:6.9 |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
- Strong optical (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong versatility (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG Art 135mm
- Strong optical (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Below average build (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm0.119score per dollar
vs
Sigma Art 135mm f/1.4 DG Art 135mm0.026score per dollar
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm offers 4.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Scores 97 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 4 of 21 specs.
