Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN ArtvsTamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art
14-24mm / F2.8
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16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
16-30mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art suits you better
No standout advantage in this comparison.
When the 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 suits you better
- Weight355g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 19cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 16-30mm in a single lens
These points are derived mechanically from the numbers. How a lens actually renders does not show up in specifications, so look at samples before deciding.
Size compared
- 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art133mm long × 85mm diameter
- 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2101.8mm long × 74.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art | Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 14mm | 16mm | −2mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 24mm | 30mm | −6mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | F16 | +6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 28cm | 19cm | +0.09m |
| Max magnification | 0.13× | 0.19× | −0.05x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 9blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 795g | 440g | +355g |
| Length | 133mm | 101.8mm | +31.2mm |
| Diameter | 85mm | 74.8mm | +10.2mm |
| Filter size | — | 67mm | No data |
| Released | 2019 | 2024 | −5year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art relative to 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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14-24mm F2.8 DG DN Art
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16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
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