Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
Tamron
96 Overall Score
vs
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN
Sigma
80 Overall Score
Scores
Budget
Portrait
Video Cinema
Street
Professional
Macro
Landscape
Wildlife Sports
Travel
Specifications
| Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD | Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN | |
|---|---|---|
| Optics | ||
| Type | Wide-Angle Zoom | Prime |
| Focal Length Min | 17 mm | 30 mm |
| Focal Length Max | 70 mm | 30 mm |
| Elements | 16 | 9 |
| Groups | 12 | 7 |
| Aperture | ||
| Max Aperture | f/2.8 | f/1.4 |
| Min Aperture | f/16 | f/16 |
| Constant | ✓ | ✓ |
| Diaphragm Blades | 9 | 9 |
| Build | ||
| Mount | Sony E-Mount, Sony E-Mount, Sony E-Mount, Sony E-Mount, Sony E-M | Sony E-Mount |
| Weight | 0.54 kg | 0.27 kg★ |
| Filter Thread | 67 mm | 52 mm |
| AF & Stabilization | ||
| AF Type | Autofocus | Autofocus |
| Stabilization | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Focus | ||
| Min Focus Distance | 191 mm★ | 300 mm |
| Max Magnification | — | 0.14x★ |
Pros & Cons
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
- Strong social proof (95th percentile)95th %ile
- Strong versatility (93th percentile)93th %ile
- Strong optical (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile)88th %ile
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN
- Strong social proof (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong bokeh (91th percentile)91th %ile
- Strong build (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Strong aperture (88th percentile)88th %ile
Pricing
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD0.008score per dollar
vs
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN0.010score per dollar
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN offers 1.3x better value for money
Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
Sigma Contemporary 30mm f/1.4 DC DN
Verdict
Winner: Tamron Di III 17-70mm f/2.8 -A VC RXD
Scores 96 overall, wins 7 of 9 usage categories and 2 of 16 specs.
