Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN ContemporaryvsTamron 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD
17mm F4 DG DN Contemporary
17mm / F4
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17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD
17-28mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the 17mm F4 DG DN Contemporary suits you better
- Weight200g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 12cm
When the 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Zoom rangeCovers 17-28mm 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
- 17mm F4 DG DN Contemporary50.8mm long × 64mm diameter
- 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD99mm long × 73mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 17mm F4 DG DN Contemporary | Tamron 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 17mm | 17mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 17mm | 28mm | −11mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F4 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 12cm | 19cm | −0.07m |
| Max magnification | 0.28× | 0.19× | +0.09x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 9blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 220g | 420g | −200g |
| Length | 50.8mm | 99mm | −48.2mm |
| Diameter | 64mm | 73mm | −9mm |
| Filter size | 55mm | 67mm | −12mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2019 | +4year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 17mm F4 DG DN Contemporary relative to 17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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17mm F4 DG DN Contemporary
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17-28mm F/2.8 Di III RXD
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