Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG ContemporaryvsTamron 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2
20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary
20-200mm / F3.5-6.3
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25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2
25-200mm / F2.8-5.6
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Which to choose
When the 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary suits you better
- Zoom rangeCovers 20-200mm in a single lens
When the 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 suits you better
- Brightness0.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
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
- 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary117.5mm long × 77.2mm diameter
- 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2121.5mm long × 76.2mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary | Tamron 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 20mm | 25mm | −5mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 200mm | 200mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F2.8 | 0.6 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F6.3 | F5.6 | 0.3 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F16 | +6.0 |
| Min focus distance | — | 16cm | No data |
| Weight | 540g | 575g | −35g |
| Length | 117.5mm | 121.5mm | −4mm |
| Diameter | 77.2mm | 76.2mm | +1mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 67mm | +5mm |
| Released | 2025 | 2025 | — |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary relative to 25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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20-200mm F3.5-6.3 DG Contemporary
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25-200mm F/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2
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