Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN ArtvsTamron 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
50mm / F1.4
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35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
35-100mm / F2.8
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Which to choose
When the 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art suits you better
- Brightness2.0 stops brighter — better in low light and blurs the background more
When the 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD suits you better
- Weight95g lighter, so easier to carry
- Close focusFocuses as close as 22cm
- Zoom rangeCovers 35-100mm 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
- 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art111.5mm long × 78.2mm diameter
- 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD119.2mm long × 80.6mm diameter
Specifications compared
| Specification | Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art | Tamron 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Focal length (wide) | 50mm | 35mm | +15mm |
| Focal length (tele) | 50mm | 100mm | −50mm |
| Max aperture (wide) | F1.4 | F2.8 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Max aperture (tele) | F1.4 | F2.8 | 2.0 stops brighter |
| Min aperture | F16 | F22 | −6.0 |
| Min focus distance | 45cm | 22cm | +0.23m |
| Max magnification | 0.15× | — | No data |
| Aperture blades | 11blades | — | No data |
| Weight | 660g | 565g | +95g |
| Length | 111.5mm | 119.2mm | −7.7mm |
| Diameter | 78.2mm | 80.6mm | −2.4mm |
| Filter size | 72mm | 67mm | +5mm |
| Released | 2023 | 2025 | −2year |
| Stabilization | No | No | — |
| Weather sealing | Yes | Yes | — |
| Macro | No | No | — |
| Autofocus | Yes | Yes | — |
The difference column reads as 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art relative to 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD.The highlighted cell is the better side for that specification.
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50mm F1.4 DG DN Art
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35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
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