Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO vs Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport

Both are Nikon F telephoto zoom lenses. Here is what actually differs.

Tamron

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

f/2.8

Full specs

Sigma

70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport

f/2.8HSM

Full specs

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

You shoot close-ups: it focuses down to 0.95 m vs 1.2 m

Pick the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport if

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
Our notes say it suits: Sports and events, portraits at distance, concert and stage work

Spec differences

11 differences

Specifications that differ between the Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO and the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport
	Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO	Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport
Brand	Tamron	Sigma
Format	not listed	Full frame
Length	not listed	202.9 mm
Diameter	not listed	94.2 mm
Filter thread	77 mm	82 mm
Min focus distance	0.95 m closer	1.2 m
Max magnification	not listed	0.21×
Aperture blades	not listed	11
Optical design	not listed	24 elements / 22 groups
Autofocus motor	not listed	HSM
Image stabilization	No	Yes stabilized

4 identical specs hidden: mount, type, focal length, max aperture. Show all

Mount: Nikon F both
Type: Telephoto Zoom both
Focal length: 70-200mm 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 70-200mm f/2.8 DG OS HSM Sport

Sigma's stabilized 70-200mm f/2.8 Sport telephoto zoom for full-frame DSLRs, with an 11-bladed aperture and a minimum focus distance of 1.2 m. It takes 82mm filters.