Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN ContemporaryvsTamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary
28-70mm / F2.8
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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 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary suits you better
- Weight70g lighter, so easier to carry
When the 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 suits you better
- 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
- 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary103.5mm long × 72.2mm diameter
- 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2117.6mm long × 75.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary | Tamron 28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 28mm | 28mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 70mm | 75mm | −5mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2.8 | F2.8 | — |
| Min aperture | F22 | F22 | — |
| Min focus distance | 19cm | 18cm | +0.01m |
| Max magnification | 0.33× | 0.38× | −0.05x |
| Aperture blades | 9blades | 9blades | — |
| Weight | 470g | 540g | −70g |
| Length | 103.5mm | 117.6mm | −14.1mm |
| Diameter | 72.2mm | 75.8mm | −3.6mm |
| Filter size | 67mm | 67mm | — |
| Released | 2021 | 2021 | — |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary 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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28-70mm F2.8 DG DN Contemporary
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28-75mm F/2.8 Di III VXD G2
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