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Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens Compared to the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art Lens
| Specifications | Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens | Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2021 | 2019 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 17/15 | 19/15 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 75°23'- 32°11' | 84.1° - 34.3° |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.8-22 | f/2.8-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 9 | 11 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 19.1 oz (540g) | 29.5 oz (835g) |
| Actual Weight | 18.9 oz (536.4g) | 29 oz (822.9g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 0.9 oz (26.3g) | 2 oz (55.7g) |
| In-Use Weight | 19.9 oz (562.7g) | 31 oz (878.6g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 2.98 x 4.63” (75.8 x 117.6mm) | 3.46 x 4.84” (87.8 x 122.9mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 2.97 x 4.85” (76 x 123.2mm) | 3.45 x 5.13” (87.7 x 130.3mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 5.56” (141.1mm) | 6.4” (162.5mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | N / Y | N / Y |
| Zoom Extension Length | 0.7” (17.9mm) | 1.27” (32.2mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 3.42 x 1.5” (86.9 x 38mm) | 4.15 x 1.73” (105.4 x 43.9mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 5.97 - 6.67” (151.6 - 169.5mm) | 6.57 - 7.83” (166.8 - 199mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 0.66” / 1.44” (16.8mm / 36.6mm) | 1.1” / 1.03” (28mm / 26.1mm) |
| Filter Size | 67mm UV ► CP ► | 82mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | VXD Linear | Stepping Motor |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 1060° | 320° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Spec Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 7.09” / 14.96” (180mm / 380mm) | 7.09” / 14.96” (180mm / 380mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 6.97” / 14.02” (177mm / 356mm) | 6.77” / 11.14” (172mm / 283mm) |
| Maximum Magnification | 0.37x | 0.34x |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 65° | 65° |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | N |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | Y | |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / HA063 Buy ► | Y / LH878-03 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | N / | Y / Padded Nylon |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 28mm = 3.37' 35mm = 4.17' 50mm = 6.07' 75mm = 8.56' |
24mm = 2.90' 35mm = 4.18' 50mm = 5.91 70mm = 7.91' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 28mm = 1027mm 35mm = 1271mm 50mm = 1851mm 75mm = 2610mm |
24mm = 883mm 35mm = 1274mm 50mm = 1800mm 70mm = 2412mm |
| Review | Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 Lens | Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art Lens |
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