Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM vs Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro

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Sigma

17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM

Tamron

SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro

Verdict at a glance

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM goes wider (17mm vs 28mm).
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro reaches further (75mm vs 70mm).

Specification comparison
Spec	17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM	SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro
Brand	Sigma	Tamron
Mount	Sony A	Sony A
Type	Macro	Macro
Focal length	17-70mm (wider)	28-75mm
Max aperture	f/2.8	f/2.8
Released	n/a	2003
Blades	n/a	7
Format	n/a	full-frame
Groups	n/a	14
Af motor	n/a	in body
Elements	n/a	16
Weight g	n/a	510
Filter mm	n/a	67
Min focus m	n/a	0.33
Max magnification	n/a	0.26

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM

A 17-70mm f/2.8-4 APS-C macro zoom lens, the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM is designed for Sony A mount bodies, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro

A 28-75mm f/2.8 full-frame macro zoom lens, the Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Aspherical [IF] Macro is designed for Sony A mount bodies, from the Tamron SP series with aspherical elements. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.

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