Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports
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Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Sony E · f/2.8 · 540g · $899
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports lands at 88 and Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 at 91. That puts Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 ahead by 3 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports if…
- ✓Proven optical formula
- ✓Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
- ✓Strong resale
Pick Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 if…
- ✓540g — lightest f/2.8 24-70 alternative
- ✓Better than first-party G Master at $899
- ✓Quiet VXD AF motor
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testSharpness
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2Compared on the sharpness sub-score
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 leads on sharpness (92 vs 88).
Build
Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS SportsCompared on the build sub-score
Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports leads on build (90 vs 88).
Autofocus
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2Compared on the autofocus sub-score
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 leads on af (92 vs 84).
Value for money
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2Specdex score per dollar at MSRP
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 more score per dollar ($899 vs $2,000).
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports | Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Mount | — | Sony E |
| Focal length | — | 28-75 mm |
| Aperture | — | f/2.8 |
| Construction | — | 17 elements / 15 groups |
| Min focus | — | 0.18 m |
| Filter | — | 67 mm |
| Weight | — | 540 g |
Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports
- +Proven optical formula
- +Weather-sealing (L/GM/S)
- +Strong resale
- −Mount-specific
- −Older AF motor on some
- −Heavier than modern counterparts
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
- +540g — lightest f/2.8 24-70 alternative
- +Better than first-party G Master at $899
- +Quiet VXD AF motor
- −28mm wide-end vs 24mm of Sony GM
- −No image stabilization
- −No fluorine front coating
FAQ: Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports vs Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Which is better, Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports or Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2? +
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 scores 91 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 3. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports worth the price? +
At $2,000, Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports delivers a Specdex score of 88 — 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 91 — strongest in value.
Does Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports 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 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports or Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2? +
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 — leads on sharpness (92 vs 88). Compared on the sharpness sub-score.
Which is better for build, Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports or Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2? +
Sigma 60-600mm DG DN OS Sports — leads on build (90 vs 88). Compared on the build sub-score.