Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD vs Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
Both are Nikon F lenses. Here is what actually differs.
Pick the Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD if
- You need more reach: 200mm vs 70mm at the long end
- You shoot full frame: the Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM is made for APS-C
- You care about the shape of out-of-focus highlights: 9 aperture blades vs 7
- Our notes say it suits: Sports and events, portraits at distance, wildlife at moderate range
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 close-ups: it focuses down to 0.22 m vs 0.95 m
- You want bigger close-ups: 0.37× vs 0.13× maximum magnification
Spec differences
14 differences| Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD | Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM | |
|---|---|---|
| Brand |
Tamron
|
Sigma
|
| Type |
Telephoto Zoom
|
Macro
|
| Format |
Full frame
|
APS-C
|
| Focal length |
70-200mm
|
17-70mm
|
| Weight |
1500 g
|
not listed
|
| Length |
194 mm
|
not listed
|
| Diameter |
85.8 mm
|
not listed
|
| Filter thread |
77 mm
|
72 mm
|
| Min focus distance |
0.95 m
|
0.22 m
closer
|
| Max magnification |
0.13×
|
0.37×
larger
|
| Aperture blades |
9
more blades
|
7
|
| Optical design |
23 elements / 17 groups
|
17 elements / 13 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
USD
|
HSM
|
| Released |
2012
|
not listed
|
3 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture, image stabilization. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
- Image stabilization
- Yes both
Our notes
Tamron SP 70-200mm F/2.8 Di VC USD
Tamron's first-generation f/2.8 telephoto zoom with Vibration Compensation and a USD focus motor, later replaced by the G2. It weighs about 1,500 g and focuses as close as 1.3 m.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8 aperture
- Built-in stabilization (VC)
- USD ring-type autofocus
- 77mm filter thread
Cons
- Weighs about 1,500 g
- Autofocus and VC are less refined than on the G2
Our notes
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM: an APS-C macro zoom lens with a 17-70mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8-4, made for Nikon F mount cameras, with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It is intended for close-up work with small subjects such as ...
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