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

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

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
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 Nikon-f
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 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 Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
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
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Nikon-f vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f
Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef

Tamron 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$499
Compare the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f
Compare the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di Canon-ef vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f
Sigma 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f

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

Wide angle lens

$499
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f
Compare the 17-70mm f/2.8-4 DC Macro OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f
Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f

Travel lens

$400
Max focal length Has a significantly shorter telephoto lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Wide maximum Has a lower max f/stop
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f
Compare the 18-270mm f/3.5-6.3 Di-II VC LD Macro Nikon-f vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f
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 Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f
Compare the SP 24-70mm f/2.8 DI VC USD Canon-ef vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$1,299
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Zoom range Slightly more zoom
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Lowest price More expensive
Compare the Nikkor 17-55mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S DX vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR

Wide angle lens

$1,297
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 24-120mm f/4G ED VR 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

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

Portrait lens

$569
Length Slightly longer
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF vs the 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di LD Nikon-f

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

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX

Wide angle lens

$938
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Shorter
Wide maximum Much wider aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor 10-24mm f/3.5-4.5G ED AF-S DX vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f
Tamron 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Nikon-f

Tamron 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Nikon-f

Wide angle lens

$70
Length Shorter
Weight Lighter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Compare the 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Nikon-f vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f
Tokina 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Canon-ef

Tokina 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Canon-ef

Wide angle lens

$599
Aperture Narrower aperture
Zoom range Slightly less zoom
Compare the 17-35mm f/4 Pro FX Canon-ef vs the 24-70mm f/2.8 EX DG Macro DF Nikon-f

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