Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO vs Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM
Side-by-side comparison from our catalogue data. Better values are highlighted only where a clear difference exists.
Verdict at a glance
- Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM goes wider (17mm vs 70mm).
- Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO reaches further (200mm vs 70mm).
| Spec | SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO | 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Tamron | Sigma |
| Mount | Pentax K | Pentax K |
| Type | Telephoto Zoom | Macro |
| Focal length | 70-200mm | 17-70mm (wider) |
| Max aperture | f/2.8 | f/2.8 |
| Filter mm | 77 | n/a |
| Min focus m | 0.95 | n/a |
Tamron SP AF 70-200mm F/2.8 Di LD (IF) MACRO
An older f/2.8 telephoto zoom for Pentax K-mount cameras with a 77mm filter size. It has no stabilization of its own, but benefits from in-body shake reduction.
Pros
- Constant f/2.8
- Pentax in-body stabilization works with it
- 77mm filters
- Macro mode
Cons
- Heavier than modern f/4 zooms
- Slower, noisier autofocus
- Minimum focus 0.95 m
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 Pentax K 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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