Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro vs Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC

Both are Canon EF lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Tamron

AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro

f/4

Full specs

Sigma

55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC

f/4

Full specs

Pick the Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro if

You need more reach: 300mm vs 200mm at the long end
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.95 m vs 1.11 m

Pick the Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC if

You want a wider view: 55mm vs 70mm at the wide end

Spec differences

8 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro and the Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC
	Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro	Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC
Brand	Tamron	Sigma
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Zoom
Focal length	70-300mm	55-200mm
Filter thread	62 mm	55 mm
Min focus distance	0.95 m closer	1.11 m
Max magnification	not listed	0.22×
Aperture blades	not listed	8
Optical design	not listed	12 elements / 9 groups

3 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all

Mount: Canon EF both
Max aperture: f/4 both
Image stabilization: No both

Our notes

Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro

Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro: a full-frame telephoto zoom lens with a 70-300mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/4-5.6, made for Canon EF mount cameras. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Our notes

Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC

The Sigma 55-200mm f/4-5.6 DC is an APS-C short-telephoto zoom lens covering 55-200mm at f/4-5.6 for Canon EF mount cameras. The range suits portraits and general telephoto work.