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Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art — Prime/Zoom
Sigma

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art

Prime/Zoom

91
/ 100
From $1,499
VS
Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art wins by 3
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 — Prime/Zoom
Tamron

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

Prime/Zoom

88
/ 100
From $899
Specdex verdict

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art lands at 91 and Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 at 88. That puts Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art if…

  • ✓Fast autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed
  • ✓Premium optics

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

  • ✓Fast autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed
  • ✓Premium optics
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Build

Tie

Compared on the build sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Sharpness

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art leads on sharpness (91 vs 88).

Autofocus

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art leads on af (90 vs 87).

Value for money

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

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 more score per dollar ($899 vs $1,499).

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art 91
vs
88 Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

Score breakdown

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art
91
sharpness 91
af 90
build 94
value 84
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
88
sharpness 88
af 87
build 94
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art versus Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 — full spec comparison
Spec Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art

Pros
  • +Fast autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed
  • +Premium optics
Cons
  • −Heavy
  • −Expensive
  • −Focus breathing varies

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

Pros
  • +Fast autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed
  • +Premium optics
Cons
  • −Heavy
  • −Expensive
  • −Focus breathing varies

FAQ: Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art vs Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2

Which is better, Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art or Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2? +

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art worth the price? +

At $1,499, Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in build.

Is Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 worth the price? +

At $899, Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in build.

Does Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art or Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 last longer? +

Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.

Which is better for sharpness, Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art or Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2? +

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art — leads on sharpness (91 vs 88). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.

Which is better for autofocus, Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art or Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2? +

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art — leads on af (90 vs 87). Compared on the autofocus sub-score.