Tamron SP F045 35mm
Sigma Art 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II
What Buyers Say
Tamron SP F045 35mm
The Tamron SP 35mm f/1.4 Di USD lens receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its exceptional sharpness, bright aperture, and beautiful bokeh. Users praise its optical performance, often preferring it over native Nikon and Canon alternatives. A few concerns about compatibility with mirrorless adapters and minor chromatic aberration are noted, but the overall sentiment is highly favorable.
Pros
- Exceptional sharpness
- Bright f/1.4 aperture
- Beautiful bokeh
- Excellent build quality
- Great value for money
Cons
- Bulky with mirrorless adapter
- Heavy for mirrorless use
- Minor chromatic aberration wide open
- Compatibility issues with FTZ adapter
- No image stabilization
Sigma Art 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II
The Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 Art lens receives largely positive feedback for its sharp optics, solid build, and excellent value compared to OEM alternatives. Many users praise its image quality, especially in the center, and appreciate the included image stabilization. However, some reviewers report inconsistent autofocus, requiring micro-adjustments or the USB dock for calibration, and note that the lens is significantly heavy. A few copies exhibited soft corners or front/back focus issues.
Pros
- Sharp optics
- Solid build quality
- Great value for money
- Effective image stabilization (OS)
- Fast and quiet autofocus
Cons
- Heavy weight
- Inconsistent autofocus
- Soft corners at some focal lengths
- Needs micro-adjustment or USB dock for calibration
- Front/back focus issues on some copies
Scores
Specifications
| Tamron SP F045 35mm | Sigma Art 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | wide-angle | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 35 mm | 24 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 35 mm | 70 mm |
| Elements | 14 | 19 |
| Groups | 10 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | 3 | 4★ |
| ED Elements | 4★ | 3 |
| Coating | BBAR-G2 Coating, Fluorine Coating | Super Multi-Layer Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/1.4 | f/22 |
| Min Aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Nikon F | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.81 kg★ | 1.02 kg |
| Filter Thread | 72 mm | 82 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | USD (Ultrasonic Silent Drive) | HSM |
| Stabilization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Stabilization Stops | — | 4 stops★ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 300 mm | 170 mm★ |
| Max Magnification | 1:5 | 1:2.7 |
Pros & Cons
Tamron SP F045 35mm
- Strong aperture (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong bokeh (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong af (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong user sentiment (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Below average versatility (34th percentile)
Sigma Art 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN II
- Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong stabilization (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong macro (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong social proof (81st percentile)81st %ile
- Below average aperture (21st percentile)
- Below average bokeh (25th percentile)
Pricing
Tamron SP F045 35mm offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Scores 87 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 22 specs.
