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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 4
Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD — Prime/zoom
Tamron

Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD

Prime/zoom

87
/ 100
From $1,299
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 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD at 87. That puts Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art ahead by 4 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 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD if…

  • ✓Proven optical formula
  • ✓Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
  • ✓Strong resale
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Winner by scenario

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

Build

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

Compared on the build sub-score

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art leads on build (94 vs 90).

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 87).

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 83).

Value for money

Tie

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art 91
vs
87 Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD

Score breakdown

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art
91
sharpness 91
af 90
build 94
value 84
Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD
87
sharpness 87
af 83
build 90
value 86

Specs side-by-side

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art versus Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD — full spec comparison
Spec Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD

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

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

Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD

Pros
  • +Proven optical formula
  • +Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
  • +Strong resale
Cons
  • −Mount-specific
  • −Older AF motor on some
  • −Heavier than modern counterparts

FAQ: Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art vs Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD

Which is better, Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art or Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD? +

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 4. 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 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD worth the price? +

At $1,299, Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD delivers a Specdex score of 87 — strongest in build.

Does Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art or Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD 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 build, Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art or Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD? +

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art — leads on build (94 vs 90). Compared on the build sub-score.

Which is better for sharpness, Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art or Tamron 50-400mm f/4.5-6.3 Di III VC VXD? +

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art — leads on sharpness (91 vs 87). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.