Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro vs Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM

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

Tamron

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

f/4

Full specs

Sigma

50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM

f/4HSM

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 1.1 m

Pick the Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM if

You want a wider view: 50mm vs 70mm at the wide end
You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro does not

Spec differences

10 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro and the Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM
	Tamron AF 70-300mm F/4-5.6 Di LD Macro	Sigma 50-200mm f/4-5.6 DC OS HSM
Brand	Tamron	Sigma
Format	not listed	APS-C
Focal length	70-300mm	50-200mm
Filter thread	62 mm	55 mm
Min focus distance	0.95 m closer	1.1 m
Max magnification	not listed	0.22×
Aperture blades	not listed	8
Optical design	not listed	14 elements / 10 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	HSM
Image stabilization	No	Yes stabilized

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

Mount: Canon EF both
Type: Telephoto Zoom both
Max aperture: f/4 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