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Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art — Prime/Zoom
Sigma

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art

Prime/Zoom

91
/ 100
From $1,499
VS
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD wins by 1
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD — Prime/Zoom
Tamron

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD

Prime/Zoom

92
/ 100
From $1,899
Specdex verdict

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD takes it — here’s why.

In our weighted Specdex score, Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art lands at 91 and Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD at 92. That puts Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.

Pick Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art if…

  • ✓Fast autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed
  • ✓Premium optics

Pick Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD if…

  • ✓Fast autofocus
  • ✓Weather-sealed
  • ✓Premium optics
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Winner by scenario

Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate test

Build

Tie

Compared on the build sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Sharpness

Tie

Compared on the sharpness sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Autofocus

Tie

Compared on the autofocus sub-score

Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.

Value for money

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art

Specdex score per dollar at MSRP

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art more score per dollar ($1,499 vs $1,899).

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art 91
vs
92 Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD

Score breakdown

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art
91
sharpness 91
af 90
build 94
value 84
Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD
92
sharpness 92
af 91
build 94
value 84

Specs side-by-side

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art versus Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD — full spec comparison
Spec Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art

Pros
  • +Fast autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed
  • +Premium optics
Cons
  • −Heavy
  • −Expensive
  • −Focus breathing varies

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD

Pros
  • +Fast autofocus
  • +Weather-sealed
  • +Premium optics
Cons
  • −Heavy
  • −Expensive
  • −Focus breathing varies

FAQ: Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art vs Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD

Which is better, Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art or Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD? +

Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD scores 92 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.

Is Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art worth the price? +

At $1,499, Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art delivers a Specdex score of 91 — strongest in build.

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.

Does Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art or Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD 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.

Which is the better value, Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art or Tamron 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD? +

Sigma 35-150mm f/2-2.8 DG DN Art — more score per dollar ($1,499 vs $1,899). Specdex score per dollar at MSRP.