Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD vs Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
Both are Canon EF lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD if
- You want a wider view: 15mm vs 17mm at the wide end
- You shoot full frame: the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM is made for APS-C
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
Pick the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM if
- You need more reach: 70mm vs 30mm at the long end
- You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.22 m vs 0.28 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.37× vs 0.2× maximum magnification
Spec differences
13 differences| Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD | Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Wide Zoom
|
Macro
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
15-30mm
|
17-70mm
|
| Weight |
1100 g
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
98.4 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
not listed
|
72 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.28 m
|
0.22 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.2×
|
0.37×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
9
more blades
|
7
|
| Optical design |
18 elements / 13 groups
|
17 elements / 13 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
USD
|
HSM
|
| Released |
2015
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon EF both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
Our notes
Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD
The Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD is a full-frame fast wide-angle zoom lens covering 15-30mm at f/2.8 for Canon EF mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. It covers wide angles for landscapes, interiors and architecture.
Our notes
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
The Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM is an APS-C macro zoom lens covering 17-70mm at f/2.8-4 for Canon EF mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.
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