Tamron G2 Lenses vs. Sigma Art Lenses ... which ones do you consider to be better?
Jan 6, 2018 02:08:14 #
This is really one of those posts which needs to be answered by folks who have had "hands-on" experience with BOTH lines ... if you have had - please DO answer ....
Jan 6, 2018 08:09:23 #
Chris T wrote:
This is really one of those posts which needs to be answered by folks who have had "hands-on" experience with BOTH lines ... if you have had - please DO answer ....
I'll answer this when Sigma and Tamron send me all of their Art and G2 lenses.
I will send them a note as soon as I am back to let them know I would like to stage a shootout pet ChrisT.
Jan 6, 2018 21:15:00 #
Gene51 wrote:
I'll answer this when Sigma and Tamron send me all of their Art and G2 lenses.
I will send them a note as soon as I am back to let them know I would like to stage a shootout pet ChrisT.
I will send them a note as soon as I am back to let them know I would like to stage a shootout pet ChrisT.
Gene ... "shootout pet ChrisT" ????
Perhaps, that should've been "shootout PER Chris T", huh, Gene?
Don't hold your breath, Mate ....
Ain't likely to happen anytime soon ....
Jan 7, 2018 09:22:43 #
ToBoldlyGo
Loc: London U.K.
The Angry Photographer (Youtube) favours Tamron over Sigma for build quality, for what it may or may not be worth. I've never owned a Tamron so have nothing more to add.
Jan 7, 2018 10:54:36 #
ToBoldlyGo wrote:
The Angry Photographer (Youtube) favours Tamron over Sigma for build quality, for what it may or may not be worth. I've never owned a Tamron so have nothing more to add.
Go ... all I ever buy, now, is Tamron and Sigma lenses ... Tamrons, because they're nice and light ... which works out well, most especially on longer lenses ....
The Sigma lenses - I tend to buy when I want something shorter - just because they're heavier, and seem more robust ...
So, I have nothing more to say - regarding Sigma's "build quality" .... except, I wish they'd make sturdier (and, more colorful) lens caps!!!!
I don't have any G2 Tamrons ... nor any Sigma Art Lenses, though ... but it occurred to me it might make sense to try and get some feedback, before forking out a grand!
Jan 7, 2018 11:17:59 #
ToBoldlyGo
Loc: London U.K.
Chris T wrote:
Go ... all I ever buy, now, is Tamron and Sigma le... (show quote)
I do have a Sigma Art 18-35 f1.8. It's a stunning lens in all ways, image quality has that special look to it. I just couldn't compare it to a Tamron alternative.
Jan 7, 2018 12:15:39 #
Chris T wrote:
Gene ... "shootout pet ChrisT" ????
Perhaps, that should've been "shootout PER Chris T", huh, Gene?
Don't hold your breath, Mate ....
Ain't likely to happen anytime soon ....
Perhaps, that should've been "shootout PER Chris T", huh, Gene?
Don't hold your breath, Mate ....
Ain't likely to happen anytime soon ....
I am on a damned phone with autocorrect. Hate when that happens . . . 😇
Jan 7, 2018 12:25:46 #
As a pro shooter using Sony mirrorless cameras I have done much research among fellow pros before any lens purchase, and I read the top reviews. In more top reviews where Tamron G and Sigma Art and Contemporary series lenses of similar specs are tested, the Sigma usually wins out for image quality and sturdier construction. In some lens tests the Tamron and Sigma have been a tossup in overall usefulness.
I haven't owned Tamron in a while, but have bought a few Sigma Art lenses and love them on my full-frame and APS-C Sony cameras. I have full-frame Sigma Art 20mm f1.4; 24-105mm f4; 85 f1.4mm, and Sigma Contemporary 150-600mm f5-6.3 lenses. I also own Sony 18-105mm f4 (APS-C); and full-frame Sony lenses 28mm f2; 70-200mm f2.8 G-Master. The Sigma lenses match or even surpass the Sony lenses in image quality. Love them !
I haven't owned Tamron in a while, but have bought a few Sigma Art lenses and love them on my full-frame and APS-C Sony cameras. I have full-frame Sigma Art 20mm f1.4; 24-105mm f4; 85 f1.4mm, and Sigma Contemporary 150-600mm f5-6.3 lenses. I also own Sony 18-105mm f4 (APS-C); and full-frame Sony lenses 28mm f2; 70-200mm f2.8 G-Master. The Sigma lenses match or even surpass the Sony lenses in image quality. Love them !
Jan 7, 2018 12:34:34 #
ToBoldlyGo wrote:
I do have a Sigma Art 18-35 f1.8. It's a stunning lens in all ways, image quality has that special look to it. I just couldn't compare it to a Tamron alternative.
Yes, I've heard that before, Go ...
Also, quite heavy, from what I understand ....
I don't think Tamron yet has one in the same range ...
They have a 15-30 f2.8 ... but it's not one of the G2 series ... still - it's $1200, tho', Go ...
Jan 7, 2018 12:40:19 #
Gene51 wrote:
I am on a damned phone with autocorrect. Hate when that happens . . . 😇
That's YOUR excuse, huh, Pet ... er, I mean - Gene ....
I suppose Auto Correct dropped out the space between "Chris" and "T" - too, huh, Per ... er - I mean, Gene ...
Damned autocorrect ... hate when that happens, Per ... I mean, Pet ... dang me! ... I mean - er - Gene ....
Jan 7, 2018 12:45:00 #
gwilliams6 wrote:
As a pro shooter using Sony mirrorless cameras I h... (show quote)
I know, G ... the very first lens I bought for my Sony SLT a77 was the Sony 16-105 DT ....
The very next lens I bought - for the Sony a77 II - was the Sigma EX 105 OS HSM Macro ... it was a no-brainer!!!!
Jan 7, 2018 13:16:48 #
ToBoldlyGo
Loc: London U.K.
Chris T wrote:
Yes, I've heard that before, Go ...
Also, quite heavy, from what I understand ....
I don't think Tamron yet has one in the same range ...
They have a 15-30 f2.8 ... but it's not one of the G2 series ... still - it's $1200, tho', Go ...
Also, quite heavy, from what I understand ....
I don't think Tamron yet has one in the same range ...
They have a 15-30 f2.8 ... but it's not one of the G2 series ... still - it's $1200, tho', Go ...
It is heavier than you would expect it to be. Probably a good thing though, it's nice and solid.
Jan 7, 2018 14:11:10 #
ToBoldlyGo wrote:
It is heavier than you would expect it to be. Probably a good thing though, it's nice and solid.
Yup! ... I like "nice and solid" too, Go ...
My Sigma 10-20 USM is like that ....
Plus - my two Sigma 70-300 APO Macros (one EOS, the other Nikon)
And, of course - my pride and joy ... the Sigma EX 105 OS HSM Macro - I have on my Sony a77 II ... talk about "nice and solid" ... it's a beaut!!!!
Suits that camera, well, too, Go ....
Jan 7, 2018 17:57:47 #
The both make many of the same lens you would have to go lens to lens for a fair comparison.
Jan 7, 2018 18:20:44 #
Chris T wrote:
This is really one of those posts which needs to be answered by folks who have had "hands-on" experience with BOTH lines ... if you have had - please DO answer ....
The weak link on the Tamron lenses is that the rubber grip on the zoom ring comes lose and that allows dust into the lens. The Sigma lenses don't seem to be susceptible to the same problem.
Also as another poster has already stated the Sigma lenses are generally heavier and seem to be better built.
I have replaced all but one of my Tamron G2 lenses and still have all my Sigma art lenses.
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