Tamron
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Sony E · f/2.8 · 540g · $899
91
/ 100
From $899
VS
Sigma
Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art
Prime/Zoom
91
/ 100
From $1,499
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 lands at 91 and Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art at 91. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
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
Pick Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 91
vs 91 Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art
Score breakdown
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
91 sharpness 92
af 92
build 88
value 96
Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art
91 sharpness 91
af 90
build 94
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 | Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Pros
- +540g — lightest f/2.8 24-70 alternative
- +Better than first-party G Master at $899
- +Quiet VXD AF motor
Cons
- −28mm wide-end vs 24mm of Sony GM
- −No image stabilization
- −No fluorine front coating
Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 vs Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art
Which is better, Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 or Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art? +
Both score 91 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
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.
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.
Does Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 or Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art 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.