Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Sigma
63 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD 28-200mm
Tamron
48 Overall Score
Scores
Macro
Travel
Professional
Landscape
Budget
Wildlife Sports
Street
Video Cinema
Portrait
Specifications
| Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN | Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD 28-200mm | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | zoom | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 200 mm |
| Elements | 16 | — |
| Groups | 12 | — |
| Aspherical Elements | 3★ | — |
| ED Elements | 4★ | — |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer & Nano Porous Coatings | Fluorine coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/22 | f/32 |
| Min Aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9★ | 7 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.47 kg | 0.09 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Stepping Motor★ | RXD Stepping AF Motor |
| Stabilization | ✗ | — |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 190 mm | 190 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.3 | 1:3.1 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
- Strong optical (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong versatility (78th percentile)
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average aperture (20th percentile)20th %ile
- Below average bokeh (23rd percentile)
Tamron Di III 28-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III RXD 28-200mm
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong versatility (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong af (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Below average bokeh (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average aperture (5th percentile)5th %ile
- Below average social proof (15th percentile)15th %ile
Pricing
Verdict
Winner: Sigma Contemporary 28-70mm f/2.8 DG DN
Scores 63 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
