Sigma - 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art vs Tamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2
Between the 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art and 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2, the 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art comes out ahead in min focal / max focal, while the 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 wins on weight. Overall, the 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art scores 65.7 and the 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 scores 57.1 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 8.6 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 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art if you care most about min focal / max focal. The biggest gaps in its favor are min focal, max focal.
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.
Both ship with comparable weather sealed, optical stabilization, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Sigma - 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art wins
- ▲Min focal: 85 (vs 28).
- ▲Max focal: 85 (vs 75).
Why Tamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 wins
- ▲Weight — 85.00 g less. 540 vs 625.
Spec comparison
Optics
| Spec | Sigma - 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art | Tamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Min focal | 85 mmlead | 28 mm |
| Max focal | 85 mmlead | 75 mm |
| Max aperture | f/1.4 | f/2.8 |
| Min aperture | f/16 | f/22 |
Build
| Spec | Sigma - 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art | Tamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 625 g | 540 glead |
| Weather sealedⓘ | true | true |
| Optical stabilizationⓘ | false | false |
Mount
| Spec | Sigma - 85mm f/1.4 DG DN Art | Tamron - 28-75mm f/2.8 Di III VXD G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Lens mount | Sony E / L-Mountlead | Sony E |
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