Sigma Contemporary 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG 20-200mm

Sigma Contemporary 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG 20-200mm

Sigma
87 Overall Score
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

Tamron
93 Overall Score

Scores

Professional
Sigma
79
Tamron
89
Budget
Sigma
82
Tamron
88
Portrait
Sigma
83
Tamron
87
Video Cinema
Sigma
66
Tamron
86
Macro
Sigma
79
Tamron
84
Landscape
Sigma
80
Tamron
77
Wildlife Sports
Sigma
77
Tamron
69
Street
Sigma
74
Tamron
76
Travel
Sigma
74
Tamron
72

Specifications

Sigma Contemporary 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG 20-200mmTamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Optics
Typezoomzoom
Focal Length Min20 mm28 mm
Focal Length Max200 mm75 mm
Elements1817
Groups1415
Aspherical Elements4★1
ED Elements4★2
Coatingoil- and water-repellent front coatingFluorine Coating
Aperture
Max Aperturef/3.5f/2.8
Min Aperture3.5-6.3f/2.8
Constant✗✓★
Diaphragm Blades99
Build
MountSony ESony E
Formatfull-framefull-frame
Weather Sealed✓✓
Weight0.54 kg0.54 kg★
Filter Thread72 mm67 mm
AF & Stabilization
AF TypeHLA (High-response Linear Actuator)VXD
Stabilization✗✗
Focus
Min Focus Distance250 mm180 mm★
Max Magnification1:21:2.7

Pros & Cons

Sigma Contemporary 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG 20-200mm

  • Strong optical (98th percentile)98th %ile
  • Strong versatility (97th percentile)97th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (86th percentile)86th %ile
  • Strong user sentiment (81st percentile)81st %ile

Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

  • Strong optical (89th percentile)89th %ile
  • Strong bokeh (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong macro (87th percentile)87th %ile
  • Strong social proof (85th percentile)85th %ile

Pricing

Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 is $622 cheaper (3.2x less).

Sigma Contemporary 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG 20-200mm0.096score per dollar
vs
Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G20.337score per dollar

Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 offers 3.5x better value for money

Sigma Contemporary 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG 20-200mm

Amazon
$899
Newegg
$899
B&H Photo
$999
Adorama
$999

Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

Amazon
$277
Newegg
$683
Best Buy
$700
B&H Photo
$799
Best Buy
$800

Verdict

★ Winner: Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

Scores 93 overall, wins 6 of 9 usage categories and 3 of 21 specs.

Sigma Contemporary 20-200mm f/3.5-6.3 DG 20-200mm Better at:

LandscapeWildlife Sports

Tamron Di III 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Better at:

MacroBudgetStreetPortraitProfessionalVideo Cinema

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