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Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art Lens Compared to the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens
| Specifications | Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art Lens | Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens |
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| Year Introduced | 2019 | 2018 |
| Mounts On | Full-Frame, APS-C | Full-Frame, APS-C |
| Lenses / Groups | 19/15 | 15/12 |
| Angle of View: Diagonal | 84.1° - 34.3° | 75° 23' - 32° 11' |
| Aperture | ||
| Aperture Range - Wide / Long | f/2.8-22 | f/2.8-22 |
| Number of Aperture Blades | 11 | 9 |
| Rounded Aperture? | Y | Y |
| Weight | ||
| Manufacturer Specification Weight | 29.5 oz (835g) | 19.4 oz (550g) |
| Actual Weight | 29 oz (822.9g) | 19.1 oz (540g) |
| Lens Hood Weight | 2 oz (55.7g) | 0.9 oz (25g) |
| In-Use Weight | 31 oz (878.6g) | 19.9 oz (565g) |
| Size | ||
| Manufacturer Spec Size (DxL) | 3.46 x 4.84” (87.8 x 122.9mm) | 2.87 x 4.64” (73 x 117.8mm) |
| Measured Size (DxL) | 3.45 x 5.13” (88 x 130.3mm) | 2.87 x 4.84” (72.8 x 123mm) |
| Max Length at Full Extension | 6.4” (162.5mm) | 5.82” (147.9mm) |
| Internal Zoom? / Extends with Zoom? | N / Y | N / Y |
| Zoom Extension Length | 1.27” (32.2mm) | 0.98” (24.9mm) |
| Internal Focusing? / Extends with Focusing? | Y / N | Y / N |
| Lens Hood Size (DxL) | 4.15 x 1.73” (105.4 x 43.9mm) | 3.41 x 1.43” (86.7 x 36.4mm) |
| Lens Length with Hood (Min-Max) | 6.57 - 7.83” (166.8 - 199mm) | 5.99 - 6.97” (152.1 - 177mm) |
| Size of Rings: Focus / Zoom | 1.1” / 1.03” (28mm / 26.1mm) | 0.57” / 1.46” (14.6mm / 37.2mm) |
| Filter Size | 82mm UV ► CP ► | 67mm UV ► CP ► |
| Front Element (Filter Mount) Rotates | N | N |
| Focus | ||
| AF Motor Type | Stepping Motor | RXD Stepping |
| Full Time Manual Focus | Y | Y |
| Focus Ring Rotation | 320° | 1440° |
| Focus Limiter? / Focus Limiter Ranges | N | N |
| Distance Scale? / Type | N | N |
| Close Focus | ||
| Specified Min Focus Distance | 7.09” (180mm) | 7.48” (190mm) |
| Tested Min Focus Distance (Wide / Long) | 6.77” / 11.14” (172mm / 283mm) | 7.24” / 15.12” (184mm / 384mm) |
| Maximum Magnification (MM) | 0.34x | 0.34x |
| Features | ||
| Zoom Ring Rotation | 65° | 60° |
| Tripod Ring Included? / Removable? | N | N |
| Zoom Ring Lock Switch? | Y | N |
| Lens Hood Included / Model? | Y / LH878-03 Buy ► | Y / HA036 Buy ► |
| Weather Sealed? / Filter Required? | Y / | Y / |
| Image Stabilization? / Stops? / Tripod Sensing? | N | N |
| Extender Compatible? | N | N |
| Case Included? / Type? | Y / Padded Nylon | N / |
| 47.25" x 31.5" Subject Framing Distance | 24mm = 2.90' 35mm = 4.18' 50mm = 5.91 70mm = 7.91' |
28mm = 3.39' 35mm = 4.12' 50mm = 5.95' 75mm = 8.49' |
| 1200mm x 800mm Subject Framing Distance | 24mm = 883mm 35mm = 1274mm 50mm = 1800mm 70mm = 2412mm |
28mm = 1032mm 35mm = 1255mm 50mm = 1813mm 70mm = 2588mm |
| Review | Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG DN Art Lens | Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III RXD Lens |
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