Sigma 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 DG IF Macro Aspherical
Sigma
62 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm
Tamron
97 Overall Score
Scores
Video Cinema
Budget
Macro
Professional
Travel
Portrait
Landscape
Street
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 DG IF Macro Aspherical | Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 Di III-A VC RXD 70mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 16 |
| Groups | 14 | 12 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 3★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Multi-layer lens coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame★ | APS-C |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.40 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | RXD |
| Stabilization | — | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 35 mm★ | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.8 | 1:4.8 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 DG IF Macro Aspherical
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
- Strong optical (76th percentile)
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
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 6 of 21 specs.