Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG DN ArtvsTamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
20mm F1.4 DG DN Art
20mm / F1.4
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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 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art suits you better
- Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 suits you better
- Weight195g 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
- 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art113.2mm long × 87.8mm diameter
- 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2101.8mm long × 74.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 20mm F1.4 DG DN Art | Tamron 16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 20mm | 16mm | +4mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 20mm | 30mm | −10mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F2.8 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F2.8 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F16 | — |
| Min focus distance | 23cm | 19cm | +0.04m |
| Max magnification | 0.16× | 0.19× | −0.02x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 9blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 635g | 440g | +195g |
| Length | 113.2mm | 101.8mm | +11.4mm |
| Diameter | 87.8mm | 74.8mm | +13mm |
| Filter size | 82mm | 67mm | +15mm |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 | −2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 20mm F1.4 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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20mm F1.4 DG DN Art
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16-30mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
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