Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art vs Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2

Key Differences

  • Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 has a better min focus distance (17 cm vs 40 cm).
  • Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art has a better maximum aperture (f/1.4 vs f/2.8).
  • Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 has a better max magnification (0.4x vs 0.15x).
  • Sigma 50mm F1.4 DG DN Art has a better aperture blades (11 vs 9).
  • Tamron 25-200mm f/2.8-5.6 Di III VXD G2 has a better weight (575g (1.27 lb) vs 665g (1.47 lb)).
Product
Optical Design
Focal Length50mm25-200mm
Lens TypePrimeZoom
Optical Elements17
Optical Groups13
Aperture & Iris
Maximum Aperturef/1.4f/2.8
Minimum Aperturef/16f/32
Aperture Blades119
Rounded ApertureYesYes
Coverage & Angle
Format CoverageFull-FrameFull-Frame
Lens MountSony ESony E
Angle of View
35mm Equivalent
Focus
AutofocusYesYes
Focus MotorHLAVXD
Focus LimiterNoNo
AF/MF SwitchYesYes
Min Focus Distance40 cm17 cm
Max Magnification0.15x0.4x
Stabilization & Video
Optical StabilizationNoNo
Aperture RingYesNo
Declickable ApertureYesNo
ParfocalNoNo
Internal ZoomNoNo
General
Price (MSRP)$999$999
Filter Size72mm67mm
Diameter80.2mm76.6mm
Length111.3mm118.6mm
Weight665g (1.47 lb)575g (1.27 lb)
Weather SealedYesYes
Tripod CollarNoNo