Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD vs Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art

Pick the Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD if

• You need more reach: 200mm vs 70mm at the long end

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

• You want a wider view: 24mm vs 70mm at the wide end
• You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.37 m vs 0.95 m
• You want bigger close-ups: 0.21× vs 0.13× maximum magnification
• You want a compact lens: 107.6 mm vs 194 mm long
• Our notes say it suits: Weddings and events, portraits and general professional work, landscape and travel with one lens

Our notes

Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD

This 70-200mm f/2.8 full-frame fast telephoto zoom lens from Tamron fits Canon EF mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series with Vibration Compensation. A telephoto zoom with a constant f/2.8 aperture and Vibration Compensation for sports and events.

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.

Pros

• Optical stabilization in the lens
• Constant f/2.8 aperture
• HSM autofocus with manual override
• Close focus of 0.37 m

Cons

• Large and heavy for a standard zoom
• Mount-specific, so it needs an adapter for mirrorless bodies