Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSMvsTamron 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD
28mm F1.4 DG HSM
28mm / F1.4
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17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD
17-50mm / F4
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Which to choose
When the 28mm F1.4 DG HSM suits you better
- Brightness3.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD suits you better
- Close focusFocuses as close as 19cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 17-50mm 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
- 28mm F1.4 DG HSM133.7mm long × 82.8mm diameter
- 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD114.4mm long × 74.8mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 28mm F1.4 DG HSM | Tamron 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 28mm | 17mm | +11mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 28mm | 50mm | −22mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F4 | 3.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F4 | 3.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | — | F22 | No data |
| Min focus distance | 28cm | 19cm | +0.09m |
| Max magnification | — | 0.25× | No data |
| Aperture blades | — | 9blades | No data |
| Weight | — | 460g | No data |
| Length | 133.7mm | 114.4mm | +19.3mm |
| Diameter | 82.8mm | 74.8mm | +8mm |
| Filter size | 77mm | 67mm | +10mm |
| Released | 2019 | 2024 | −5year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 28mm F1.4 DG HSM relative to 17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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28mm F1.4 DG HSM
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17-50mm F/4 Di III VXD
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