Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art vs Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD
It's a trade-off
The Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art and Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD differ mainly in focal length — 14mm versus 20-40mm — so the right choice comes down to the field of view you want rather than one lens outperforming the other. The Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art offers a lower price (£56.30 less) and a wider f/1.8 aperture, while the Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD offers a lighter body (820g less) and closer minimum focusing. Both share a compatible lens mount.
Our take: If you're unsure, the Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art is the safer value pick — step up to the Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD only if you want more reach (20-40mm), a lighter body (820g less) and closer minimum focusing.
Which should you buy?
It really comes down to field of view — 14mm versus 20-40mm — pick the one that frames what you shoot.
Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art
…if you want:
- A broader field of view (14mm)
- A lower price (£56.30 less)
- A wider f/1.8 aperture
Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD
…if you want:
- More reach (20-40mm)
- A lighter body (820g less)
- Closer minimum focusing
Full specifications
| Sigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art | Tamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD |
|---|---|
| Price £414.70on eBay Cheaper | Price £471on eBay |
| BrandSigma | BrandTamron |
Sensor Format
| Sensor Format
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Mount
| Mount
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| CategoryUltra Wide | CategoryUltra Wide |
| Use Case LandscapeAstroLow LightArchitectural | Use Case EverydayLandscapeStreetTravelVlogging |
| Focal Length14mm | Focal Length20mm - 40mm |
| Angle of View114.2° | Angle of View94.5° - 56.8° |
| Aperture f/1.8 (max)f/16 (min) Wider aperture | Aperture f/2.8 (max)f/22 (min) |
| Blades9 | Blades9 |
| Circular ApertureYes | Circular ApertureYes |
| Min Focus Distance0.27m | Min Focus Distance0.17m Focuses closer |
| Max MagnificationN/A | Max Magnification1:3.8 |
| Filter Diameter0mm | Filter Diameter67mm |
| Weight1185g | Weight365g Lighter |
| StabilizationNo (relies on camera) | StabilizationNo (relies on camera) |
| Auto FocusYes | Auto FocusYes |
| Release Date2017 | Release Date2022 |
| View full detailsSigma 14mm f/1.8 DG HSM Art | View full detailsTamron 20-40mm f/2.8 Di III VXD |
Lenny's verdict
