Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN ArtvsTamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
50mm / F1.4
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28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
28-75mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art suits you better
- Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 suits you better
- Weight120g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 18cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 28-75mm 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
- 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art111.5mm long × 78.2mm diameter
- 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2117.6mm long × 75.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art | Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 50mm | 28mm | +22mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 50mm | 75mm | −25mm |
| 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 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 45cm | 18cm | +0.27m |
| Max magnification | 0.15× | 0.38× | −0.23x |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | 9blades | +2blades |
| Weight | 660g | 540g | +120g |
| Length | 111.5mm | 117.6mm | −6.1mm |
| Diameter | 78.2mm | 75.8mm | +2.4mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 67mm | +5mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2021 | +2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art relative to 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
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28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
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