Sigma 19mm F2.8 EX DNvsTamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD

19mm F2.8 EX DN

19mm / F2.8

29mm equiv.

11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD

11-20mm / F2.8

17-30mm equiv.

Which to choose

When the 19mm F2.8 EX DN suits you better

  • Weight195g lighter, so easier to carry

When the 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD suits you better

  • Close focusFocuses as close as 15cm
  • Zoom rangeCovers 11-20mm in a single lens
  • Weather sealingHas weather sealing

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

← Mount
  • 19mm F2.8 EX DN45.7mm long × 60.6mm diameter
  • 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD86.2mm long × 73mm diameter

Specifications compared

Sigma 19mm F2.8 EX DN compared with Tamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD.The highlighted side is the better one for that specification.
SpecificationSigma 19mm F2.8 EX DNTamron 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXDDifference
Focal length (wide)19mm11mm+8mm
Focal length (tele)19mm20mm−1mm
Max aperture (wide)F2.8F2.8
Max aperture (tele)F2.8F2.8
Min apertureF22F16+6.0
Min focus distance20cm15cm+0.05m
Max magnification0.13×0.25×−0.12x
Aperture blades7blades7blades
Weight140g335g−195g
Length45.7mm86.2mm−40.5mm
Diameter60.6mm73mm−12.4mm
Filter size46mm67mm−21mm
Released20122021−9year
StabilizationNoNo
Weather sealingNoYesNo
MacroNoNo
AutofocusYesYes

The difference column reads as 19mm F2.8 EX DN relative to 11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.

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19mm F2.8 EX DN

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11-20mm F/2.8 Di III-A RXD

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