Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Sigma
94 Overall Score
vs
Tamron
Tamron
43 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Professional
Portrait
Budget
Street
Video Cinema
Landscape
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | Tamron | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | prime |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 24 mm |
| Elements | 16 | — |
| Groups | 12 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating and Nano Porous Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | — |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.47 kg★ | 0.93 kg |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | stepping motor | OSD stepping motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm★ | — |
| Max Magnification | 3.3 to 4.6 x★ | 1:2 |
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
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong af (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Below average macro (12th percentile)12th %ile
- Below average social proof (27th percentile)
- Below average versatility (33rd percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
Pricing
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN0.135score per dollar
vs
Tamron0.167score per dollar
Tamron offers 1.2x 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 6 of 21 specs.
