Tamron
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD
Prime/Zoom
92
/ 100
From $1,899
VS
Sigma
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Prime/Zoom
92
/ 100
From $1,199
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD lands at 92 and Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art at 92. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Pick Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art if…
- ✓Fast autofocus
- ✓Weather-sealed
- ✓Premium optics
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD 92
vs 92 Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Score breakdown
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD
92 sharpness 92
af 91
build 94
value 84
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
92 sharpness 92
af 91
build 94
value 84
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD | Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art |
|---|
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Pros
- +Fast autofocus
- +Weather-sealed
- +Premium optics
Cons
- −Heavy
- −Expensive
- −Focus breathing varies
FAQ: Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD vs Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art
Which is better, Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD or Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art? +
Both score 92 on our weighted rubric — tied. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD worth the price? +
At $1,899, Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in build.
Is Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art worth the price? +
At $1,199, Sigma 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art delivers a Specdex score of 92 — strongest in build.
Does Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD or Sigma 85mm f/1.4 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.