Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Sigma
94 Overall Score
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Tamron Di A037 17-35mm
Tamron
60 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
No customer feedback yet
Tamron Di A037 17-35mm
78 out of 100 medium confidence 11 reviews
The Tamron 17-35mm f/2.8-4 lens is praised for its sharpness, good build quality, and excellent value compared to pricier Canon alternatives. Users highlight its lightweight design and suitability for landscape, architectural, and real estate photography. However, some note issues like lack of vibration control, a loose manual focus ring, and occasional camera crashes with certain bodies. Overall, it's a solid budget-friendly ultrawide zoom with minor drawbacks.
Pros
- Sharp corner to corner
- Excellent value for money
- Lightweight and portable
- Good build quality
- Fast and quiet autofocus
Cons
- No vibration control
- Loose manual focus ring
- Occasional camera crashes with some bodies
- Less vibrant color than primes
- Zoom ring can be stiff
Sharpness 5
Value for money 4
Build quality 3
Weight and portability 3
Autofocus performance 3
Vibration control 2
Scores
Macro
Professional
Portrait
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Landscape
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | Tamron Di A037 17-35mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | wide-angle |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 17 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 35 mm |
| Elements | 16 | — |
| Groups | 12 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating and Nano Porous Coating | fluorine compound |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/4 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | 2.8-4 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Canon EF |
| Format | full-frame★ | — |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.47 kg | 0.46 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | — |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor★ | OSD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | 280 mm |
| Max Magnification | 3.3 to 4.6 x★ | — |
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 Di A037 17-35mm
- Strong stabilization (79th percentile)
- Strong versatility (74th percentile)
- Strong macro (72nd percentile)
- Strong aperture (71st percentile)
- Below average user sentiment (32nd percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN0.135score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di A037 17-35mm0.274score per dollar
Tamron Di A037 17-35mm offers 2.0x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Scores 94 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 8 of 21 specs.
