Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO vs Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM

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

Tamron

SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO

f/2.8

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Sigma

17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM

f/2.8HSM

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Pick the Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO if

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

Pick the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM if

You want a wider view: 17mm vs 70mm at the wide end
You shoot handheld in dim light or video: it has optical image stabilization and the Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO does not
You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.22 m vs 0.95 m

Spec differences

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Specifications that differ between the Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO and the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
	Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO	Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
Brand	Tamron	Sigma
Type	Telephoto Zoom	Macro
Format	not listed	APS-C
Focal length	70-200mm	17-70mm
Filter thread	77 mm	72 mm
Min focus distance	0.95 m	0.22 m closer
Max magnification	not listed	0.37×
Aperture blades	not listed	7
Optical design	not listed	17 elements / 13 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	HSM
Image stabilization	No	Yes stabilized

2 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture. Show all

Mount: Canon EF both
Max aperture: f/2.8 both

Our notes

Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO

This 70-200mm f/2.8 full-frame fast telephoto zoom lens from Tamron fits Canon EF mount cameras, from the Tamron SP series. The range suits sports, wildlife, events and portraits.

Our notes

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM

The Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM is an APS-C macro zoom lens covering 17-70mm at f/2.8-4 for Canon EF mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as flowers and insects.