Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO vs Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 APO
Both are Canon EF telephoto zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO if
- You want a wider view: 70mm vs 200mm at the wide end
- 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
8 differences| Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO | Sigma 200-500mm f/2.8 APO | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Sigma
|
| Format |
not listed
|
Full frame
|
| Focal length |
70-200mm
|
200-500mm
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
not listed
|
| Min focus distance |
0.95 m
closer
|
5 m
|
| Max magnification |
not listed
|
0.13×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
9
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
17 elements / 13 groups
|
4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Canon EF both
- Type
- Telephoto Zoom both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Image stabilization
- No 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 200-500mm f/2.8 APO
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