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Sigma 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN | Art vs Tamron 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD

Key differences

  • —The 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD is 425g lighter (565g vs 990g).
  • —At launch the 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD cost $600 less ($899 vs $1,499).
  • —For close-ups the 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN | Art reaches 0.32× vs 0.30×.
Sigma
28-105mm F2.8 DG DN | Art
Sigma 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN | Art
16842ART
Tamron
35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
Tamron 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD
DI III VXD
Mount
Sony E (FE)
Sony E (FE)
Focal length
28–105mm
35–100mm
Max aperture
F2.8
F2.8
Weight
990g
565g◆
Dimensions ⌀ × L
87.8 × 159.9mm
80.6 × 119.2mm
Volume
968 cm³
608 cm³◆
Density
1.02 g/cm³
0.93 g/cm³
Filter thread
⌀82mm
⌀67mm
Min focus
0.40m
0.22m◆
Max magnification
0.32×◆
0.30×
Elements / groups
18 / 13
15 / 13
Aperture blades
12◆
9
Focus drive
HLA Linear Motor
VXD Linear Motor
Stabilisation
—
—
Weather sealed
Yes
Yes
Aperture ring
Yes · de-click
—
Released
2024
2026
MSRP (USD)
$1,499
$899◆
Sharpness
8.9◆
8.4
Bokeh Rendering
8.4◆
7.8
Autofocus Speed
8.6
8.6
Flare Resistance
8.2◆
7.8
Build / Sealing
8.8◆
8.2
Value / Size
8.6
8.8◆
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Performance overlay

  • 28-105mm F2.8 DG DN | Art
  • 35-100mm F/2.8 Di III VXD

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