Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN ContemporaryvsTamron 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary
24mm / F3.5
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20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
20-40mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary suits you better
- Weight135g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 11cm
When the 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD suits you better
- Brightness0.6 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
- Zoom rangeCovers 20-40mm 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
- 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary50.8mm long × 64mm diameter
- 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD86.5mm long × 74.4mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary | Tamron 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 24mm | 20mm | +4mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 24mm | 40mm | −16mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F3.5 | F2.8 | 0.6 stops darker |
| Max aperture (tele) | F3.5 | F2.8 | 0.6 stops darker |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 11cm | 17cm | −0.06m |
| Max magnification | 0.50× | 0.26× | +0.24x |
| Aperture blades | 7blades | 9blades | −2blades |
| Weight | 230g | 365g | −135g |
| Length | 50.8mm | 86.5mm | −35.7mm |
| Diameter | 64mm | 74.4mm | −10.4mm |
| Filter size | 55mm | 67mm | −12mm |
| Released | 2021 | 2022 | −1year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary relative to 20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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24mm F3.5 DG DN Contemporary
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20-40mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
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