Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Sony E vs Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sony E
Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Sony E vs Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sony E
When comparing Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sony E and Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Sony E, which one is better?
1. Compare weight
The lens that weighs the least of the two is Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD - Sony E which weighs 1165 g, compared to the loser Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS - Sony E which weighs 1800 g.
Winner: Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Sony E
Regarding weight: When it comes to the lens's weight, it's actually more important than many people think that the lens weighs as little as possible — it's simply a pain to lug around a lens that's too heavy when you're photographing or filming for several hours, and a few hundred grams can make a real difference.
Specifications
Full specifications table of Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD Sony E and Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS Sony E:
| Tamron AF 35-150mm f/2-2.8 Di III VXD - Sony E | Sigma 200mm f/2 DG OS - Sony E | |
 |  | |
| Brand | Tamron | Sigma |
| Weight | 1165 g | 1800 g |
| Mount | Sony E | Sony E |
| Focal Length | 35 - 150 mm | 200 mm |
| Largest Aperture | 2 - 2.8 | 2 |
| Anamorphic Lens | No | No |
| Minimum Focusing Distance | Missing | 170 cm |
| Type | Zoom | Prime |
| Filter Thread | Missing | 105 |
| Stabilization | No | Yes |
| Parfocal | Yes | Missing |
| Covers a Full Frame Sensor? | Missing | Yes |
| Stabilization Type | Missing | Sigma Optical Stabilizer (OS) |