Sigma 35mm F2 DGvsTamron 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2
35mm F2 DG
35mm / F2
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35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2
35mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the 35mm F2 DG suits you better
- Brightness1.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 suits you better
- Weight115g lighter, so easier to carry
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
- 35mm F2 DG67.4mm long × 70mm diameter
- 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:264mm long × 73mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 35mm F2 DG | Tamron 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 35mm | 35mm | — |
| Focal length (tele) | 35mm | 35mm | — |
| Max aperture (wide) | F2 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F2 | F2.8 | 1.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | — | F22 | No data |
| Min focus distance | — | 15cm | No data |
| Max magnification | — | 0.50× | No data |
| Aperture blades | — | 7blades | No data |
| Weight | 325g | 210g | +115g |
| Length | 67.4mm | 64mm | +3.4mm |
| Diameter | 70mm | 73mm | −3mm |
| Filter size | 58mm | 67mm | −9mm |
| Released | 2025 | 2019 | +6year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 35mm F2 DG relative to 35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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35mm F2 DG
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35mm F/2.8 Di III OSD M1:2
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