Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN ContemporaryvsTamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC
45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary
45mm / F2.8
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18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC
18-200mm / F3.5-6.3
27-300mm equiv.
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Which to choose
When the 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary suits you better
- Brightness0.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Weight230g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 24cm
- Weather sealingHas weather sealing
When the 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 18-200mm in a single lens
- StabilizationHas stabilization
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
- 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary48.2mm long × 64mm diameter
- 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC96.7mm long × 68mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary | Tamron 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 45mm | 18mm | +27mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 45mm | 200mm | −155mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F3.5 | 0.6 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F6.3 | 2.3 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 24cm | 50cm | −0.26m |
| Max magnification | 0.25× | 0.25× | — |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 7blades | — |
| Weight | 230g | 460g | −230g |
| Length | 48.2mm | 96.7mm | −48.5mm |
| Diameter | 64mm | 68mm | −4mm |
| Filter size | 55mm | 62mm | −7mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2011 | +8year |
| Stabilization | No | Yes | No |
| Weather sealing | Yes | No | Yes |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary relative to 18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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45mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary
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18-200mm F/3.5-6.3 Di III VC
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