Sigma 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 DG IF Macro Aspherical
Sigma
62 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Tamron
91 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Macro
Video Cinema
Professional
Portrait
Street
Landscape
Travel
Wildlife Sports
Specifications
| Sigma 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 DG IF Macro Aspherical | Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | macro | zoom |
| Focal Length Min | 28 mm | 28 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 200 mm | 75 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 17 |
| Groups | 14 | 15 |
| Aspherical Elements | — | 1★ |
| ED Elements | — | 2★ |
| Coating | Multi-layer lens coating | Fluorine Coating |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/3.5 | f/2.8 |
| Min Aperture | 3.5-5.6 | f/2.8 |
| Constant | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Diaphragm Blades | — | 9★ |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Canon EF | Sony E |
| Format | full-frame | full-frame |
| Weather Sealed | — | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.40 kg★ | 0.54 kg |
| Filter Thread | — | 67 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | — | VXD |
| Stabilization | — | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 35 mm★ | 180 mm |
| Max Magnification | 1:3.8 | 1:2.7 |
Pros & Cons
Sigma 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 DG IF Macro Aspherical
- Strong macro (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong versatility (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong aperture (78th percentile)
- Strong optical (76th percentile)
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
- Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile
Pricing
Sigma 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 DG IF Macro Aspherical0.468score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G20.327score per dollar
Sigma 28-200mm f/3.5-5.6 DG IF Macro Aspherical 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 8 of 9 usage categories and 5 of 21 specs.
