Thanks for making a comparison video, Mark. Much appreciated. I still can't decide since it looks like both lenses come out both as equaly good... I guess it depends on being or a Sigma lover or a Tamron addict. Since I already have the 28-75 f2.8 and 70-180 f2.8, I might go for the 17-28 to complete my "holy trinitiy".
If ya didn't already own the other Tamron Lenses the Af/Mf switch may have been the decider for you to go for the Sigma. I couldn't split them otherwise
I was on the fence as I have the Tamron 35-150. But the lens switch between auto and manual decided it. I like that convenience- all other things being close.
Thanks for the video bro! Great work. I have the Tamron and I can’t find a variable ND filter that doesn’t have vignette. I’ve tried bigger filters with step down rings too. Any help you could give me? Should I get a square ND filter that is bigger? This is only for video. Thanks! - Geoff
Vignetting or the X pattern? Once you go above 5 stops on anything wider than 50mm you start seeing vignetting. That's why some companies offer 2 different sets of VND, 2-5 stops and 5-9 stops. Best advice would be to go into a camera shop and try out a 5-9 VND and see if you're still getting vignetting. I would always go for an 82mm so it fits all lenses with adapters
@@MarkDuffyPhotography I appreciate your response. Thank you! I get the vignette and not the X. Good idea for going into the camera shop and testing it out. That will be better than returning filters by mail. - Geoff
I shot them side by side and didn't find the Sigma to have bad distortion. I ended up preferring the Tamron due to its better performance with flaring.
Tamron has for me an advantage : same 67 mm filter thread as 28 75 and 70 180. I, can use a 75mm square filter holder vs 100mm which is much much more expensive
You'd never have guessed that Ireland gets less rain than the UK per annum. Wild.
Really though? Definitely doesn't feel that way, though Scotland could be pulling up those numbers
Thanks for making a comparison video, Mark. Much appreciated. I still can't decide since it looks like both lenses come out both as equaly good... I guess it depends on being or a Sigma lover or a Tamron addict. Since I already have the 28-75 f2.8 and 70-180 f2.8, I might go for the 17-28 to complete my "holy trinitiy".
If ya didn't already own the other Tamron Lenses the Af/Mf switch may have been the decider for you to go for the Sigma. I couldn't split them otherwise
I was on the fence as I have the Tamron 35-150. But the lens switch between auto and manual decided it. I like that convenience- all other things being close.
Glad I could help you with your decision
I think the prices are wrong, the Tamron 17-28 2.8 DI III RXD costs 799$, while the Sigma 16-28 899€
The prices listed are what's being charged in Ireland. So you can see how much we are being ripped off by tax on products 😒
@@MarkDuffyPhotography Ah ok, now it's clear
That front element moving makes Sigma a better buy. Either one is great though from many reviews I've seen.
I had my concerns but I've owned the Tamron for a number of years and no dust has gotten inside the lens, but it is a strange design choice by Tamron
Thanks for the video bro! Great work. I have the Tamron and I can’t find a variable ND filter that doesn’t have vignette. I’ve tried bigger filters with step down rings too. Any help you could give me? Should I get a square ND filter that is bigger? This is only for video. Thanks! - Geoff
Vignetting or the X pattern? Once you go above 5 stops on anything wider than 50mm you start seeing vignetting. That's why some companies offer 2 different sets of VND, 2-5 stops and 5-9 stops. Best advice would be to go into a camera shop and try out a 5-9 VND and see if you're still getting vignetting. I would always go for an 82mm so it fits all lenses with adapters
@@MarkDuffyPhotography I appreciate your response. Thank you! I get the vignette and not the X. Good idea for going into the camera shop and testing it out. That will be better than returning filters by mail. - Geoff
@Colorado4x4 glad I could help. I have the H&Y 1.5-10 stop VND & CPL and its usable til 5 stops for anything wider than 50mm
there is an update for this lens, ver.02 released last november 2022, was it able to fix the autofocus (hunting) problem? thank you!
Doesnt the sigma have horrible distortion throughout it's focal range, like I saw in another video
I shot them side by side and didn't find the Sigma to have bad distortion. I ended up preferring the Tamron due to its better performance with flaring.
Please make a video on sigma 18-50 2.8 vs sigma 16-28
Is the 18-50 an APSC lens?
Perfect review mark ✌️
Nice one thanks glad you enjoyed it. Hope you enjoy more of my videos
Does the Tamron have stabilization?
None of them do
Thanks for making this video! also, sweet last name lol
You're welcome and yes thanks it's a great name, why did you get rid of the y? Lol
Tamron 17-28
Yeah Tamron is my preferred of the two too
Tamron has for me an advantage : same 67 mm filter thread as 28 75 and 70 180. I, can use a 75mm square filter holder vs 100mm which is much much more expensive
Yeah that is a great feature of the Tamron Lenses
Sigma. 1mm is 1mm. I'd prefer to not have the af/mf button if it saved on weight though.
The weight is negligible really