Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD vs Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art

Both are Canon EF lenses for full frame. Here is what actually differs.

Tamron · 2015

SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD

f/2.81100 gUSD

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Sigma

Pick the Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD if

You want a wider view: 15mm vs 24mm at the wide end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.28 m vs 0.37 m

Pick the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art if

You need more reach: 70mm vs 30mm at the long end
Our notes say it suits: Weddings and events, portraits and general professional work, landscape and travel with one lens

Spec differences

12 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD and the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art
	Tamron SP 15-30mm F/2.8 Di VC USD	Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art
Brand	Tamron	Sigma
Type	Wide Zoom	Zoom
Focal length	15-30mm	24-70mm
Weight	1100 g	not listed
Length	not listed	107.6 mm
Diameter	98.4 mm	88 mm slimmer
Filter thread	not listed	82 mm
Min focus distance	0.28 m closer	0.37 m
Max magnification	0.2×	0.21× larger
Optical design	18 elements / 13 groups	19 elements / 14 groups
Autofocus motor	USD	HSM
Released	2015	not listed

5 identical specs hidden: mount, format, max aperture, aperture blades, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Canon EF both
Format: Full frame both
Max aperture: f/2.8 both
Aperture blades: 9 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 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art

Sigma's stabilized 24-70mm f/2.8 Art zoom for full-frame DSLRs, with an HSM focus motor, an 82mm filter thread and a close focus limit of 0.37 m. The built-in Optical Stabilizer sets it apart from many rivals in this class.