Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD vs Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 APO

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

Tamron · 2013

SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD

f/2.81500 gUSD

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Sigma

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

You want a wider view: 70mm vs 200mm at the wide end
You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 APO does not
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.95 m vs 5 m

Pick the Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 APO if

You need more reach: 500mm vs 200mm at the long end

Spec differences

11 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD and the Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 APO
	Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD	Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 APO
Brand	Tamron	Sigma
Focal length	70-200mm	200-500mm
Weight	1500 g	not listed
Length	194 mm	not listed
Diameter	85.8 mm	not listed
Filter thread	77 mm	not listed
Min focus distance	0.95 m closer	5 m
Optical design	23 elements / 17 groups	17 elements / 13 groups
Autofocus motor	USD	not listed
Image stabilization	Yes stabilized	No
Released	2013	not listed

6 identical specs hidden: mount, type, format, max aperture, max magnification, aperture blades. Show all

Mount: Canon EF both
Type: Telephoto Zoom both
Format: Full frame both
Max aperture: f/2.8 both
Max magnification: 0.13× both
Aperture blades: 9 both

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.

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