Tamron
14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
 vs
Sigma
24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM

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differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Is a prime lens Yes vs No
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 Prime lenses have a single focal length, they are typically sharper and have wider apertures
Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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 Focuses quickly and silently
More zoom 2.9x vs 1x
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 Around 3x more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Better telephoto 70 mm vs 14 mm
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 5x more reach, less perspective distortion
Slightly more magnification 1:5.3 (0.2x) vs 1:6.5 (0.2x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects more than 20% larger in your photo
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Learn more about
the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.

LensHero is not aware of any interesting weaknesses shared by these two products.

competitors

Shared Competitors

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No significant shared competitors found.

Tamron 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM

Fisheye lens

$2,159
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Magnification Slightly less magnification
Compare the EF 14mm f/2.8L II USM vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f

Lensbaby Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f

Fisheye lens

$250
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Weight Lighter
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Scout Mount Fisheye Nikon-f vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,903 - $1,997
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 14-24mm f/2.8G ED vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 8-15mm f/4L USM

Fisheye lens

$1,349
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Prime lens Is a zoom lens
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 8-15mm f/4L USM vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f
Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef

Fisheye lens

$649
Fisheye Fisheye lens
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 10mm f/2.8 EX DC HSM Canon-ef vs the 14mm f/2.8 IF Nikon-f

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM

Portrait lens

$594
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$594
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Slightly worse telephoto
Compare the 17-50mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$600
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Zoom range More zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 16-85mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef

Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$569
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification Slightly more magnification
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Length Slightly longer
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM

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