Tamron
28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f
 vs
Sigma
24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f
Slightly shorter 92 mm vs 115 mm
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 20% shorter
Slightly lighter 0.5 kg vs 0.7 kg
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 Around 30% lighter
Slightly smaller diameter 73 mm vs 89 mm
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 Around 20% smaller lens at the end
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f Learn more about
the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f

Reasons to consider the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef vs the Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f.
Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Wide maximum Wide aperture Help
f/32
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower

Compared to wide angle lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses

LensHero is not aware of any interesting strengths shared by these two products.
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

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

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

Wide angle lens

$824
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 IF EX DG HSM Nikon-f vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED

Wide angle lens

$1,887
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-70mm f/2.8G ED vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef
Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$99
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f
Compare the Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G ED II AF-S DX vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$499
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Nikon Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF

Macro lens

$599
Magnification More magnification
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the Nikkor 24-85mm f/2.8-4D IF vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX

Low light lens

$197
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Zoom range Less zoom
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 35mm f/1.8G DX vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f
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
Length Slightly longer
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f
Tamron SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f

Sigma 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM

Wide angle lens

$1,280
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Lowest price Slightly more expensive
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef
Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM

Wide angle lens

$1,149
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the EF 24-105mm f/4L IS USM vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef
Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM

Wide angle lens

$2,299
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the EF 24-70mm f/2.8L II USM vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef
Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM

Macro lens

$419
Magnification Much more magnification
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Less zoom
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Compare the EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef
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 Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Canon-ef

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