Sigma - 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art vs Tamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Sigma - 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art | Tamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1090 g | 540 g |
| Min focal | 35 mm | 28 mm |
| Max focal | 35 mm | 75 mm |
Between the 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art and 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2, the 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art comes out ahead in min focal, while the 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 wins on weight / max focal. Overall, the 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art scores 60.8 and the 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 scores 69 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.2 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art if you care most about min focal. The biggest gaps in its favor are min focal. The single most decisive one: Min focal: 35 (vs 28).
Pick the 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight, max focal. The single most decisive one: Weight — 550.00 g less. 540 vs 1090.
Both ship with comparable weather sealed, optical stabilization, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Which should you buy: Sigma - 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art or Tamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2?
Tamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 leads the current Mars Score by 8.2 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare min focal, max focal, weight against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Sigma - 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art if…
Sigma - 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art has the measurable edge on focal min mm.
Choose Tamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 if…
Tamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 has the measurable edge on weight g, focal max mm.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Sigma - 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art wins
- ▲Min focal: 35 (vs 28).
Why Tamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 wins
- ▲Weight — 550.00 g less. 540 vs 1090.
- ▲Max focal: 75 (vs 35).
Spec comparison
Optics
| Spec | Sigma - 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art | Tamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Min focal | 35 mmlead | 28 mm |
| Max focal | 35 mm | 75 mmlead |
| Max aperture | f/1.2 | f/2.8 |
| Min aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
Build
| Spec | Sigma - 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art | Tamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1090 g | 540 glead |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Optical stabilizationⓘ | false | false |
Mount
| Spec | Sigma - 35mm f/1.2 DG DN Art | Tamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens mount | Sony E / L-Mountlead | Sony E |