Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO vs Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art
Both are Canon EF lenses. Here is what actually differs.
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 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art if
- You want a wider view: 24mm 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 0.37 m vs 0.95 m
- Our notes say it suits: Weddings and events, portraits and general professional work, landscape and travel with one lens
Spec differences
13 differences| Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO | Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Art | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Telephoto Zoom
|
Zoom
|
| Format |
not listed
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
70-200mm
|
24-70mm
|
| Length |
not listed
|
107.6 mm
|
| Diameter |
not listed
|
88 mm
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
82 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.95 m
|
0.37 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.21×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
19 elements / 14 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 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
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