Sigma Art 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM 135mm
Sigma
41 Overall Score
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Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
91 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Sigma Art 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM 135mm
No customer feedback yet
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
88 out of 100 medium confidence 20 reviews
The Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 lens is highly praised for its sharpness, fast autofocus, and lightweight design, making it a versatile and affordable alternative to Sony's GM lenses. Users appreciate its performance in portraits and low light, though some note the plastic build and lack of weather sealing as drawbacks. Overall, it is considered an excellent value for both enthusiasts and professionals.
Pros
- Sharp image quality
- Fast and accurate autofocus
- Lightweight design
- Versatile focal range
- Good value for money
Cons
- Plastic build quality
- No weather sealing
- Zoom ring reversed from focus ring
- Slightly long for discrete use
- Colors slightly duller than GM lenses
Image quality 12
Autofocus performance 10
Build quality 8
Value for money 7
Weight and portability 6
Low light performance 5
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Professional
Macro
Video Cinema
Street
Landscape
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma Art 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM 135mm | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | prime | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 135 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 135 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 13 | 17 |
| Groups | 10 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 2 |
| Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/16 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.8 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | — | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sigma SA | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 1.13 kg | 0.54 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 82 mm | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Hyper Sonic AF Motor | VXD |
| Stabilization | ✗ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 875 mm | 180 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5 | 1:2.7 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma Art 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM 135mm
- Strong optical (78th percentile)
- Below average build (16th percentile)16th %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
- Strong bokeh (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong optical (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong aperture (86th percentile)86th %ile
Pricing
Sigma Art 135mm f/1.8 DG HSM 135mm0.238score per dollar
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Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G20.328score per dollar
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Scores 91 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
