Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO vs Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM Contemporary
Both are Nikon F 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 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM Contemporary 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
12 differences| Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO | Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM Contemporary | |
|---|---|---|
| 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
|
0.36×
|
| Aperture blades |
not listed
|
7
|
| Optical design |
not listed
|
16 elements / 14 groups
|
| Autofocus motor |
not listed
|
HSM
|
| Image stabilization |
No
|
Yes
stabilized
|
| Released |
not listed
|
2013
|
2 identical specs hidden: mount, max aperture. Show all
- Mount
- Nikon F both
- Max aperture
- f/2.8 both
Our notes
Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO
Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO: a full-frame fast telephoto zoom lens with a 70-200mm focal length and a maximum aperture of f/2.8, made for Nikon F 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 Contemporary
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC MACRO OS HSM Contemporary: 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, from the Sigma Contemporary line with Optical Stabilizer and Hyper Sonic Motor autofocus. It is intended ...
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