Tamron
70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
 vs
Nikon Nikkor
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

vs

differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
Help
 At its narrowest, the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef goes 1.1 f-stops narrower
More magnification 1:3.1 (0.3x) vs 1:7.1 (0.1x)
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 Take macro shots with subjects around 2.5x larger in your photo
Slightly lighter 1.1 kg vs 1.3 kg
Help
 More than 10% lighter
Slightly more zoom 2.9x vs 2.5x
Help
 More than 10% more zoom, giving you more flexibility for photos
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef Learn more about
the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Reasons to consider the Nikon AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
LensHero is not aware of any important advantages of the Nikon AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED vs the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef.
Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Learn more about
the Nikon AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

similarities

Compared to lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Fixed aperture Constant aperture lenses Help
The same aperture at all focal lengths
Prime lens Both are zoom lenses Help
Typically not as sharp as prime lenses
Length Quite long Help
70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef:194 mm
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED:193 mm
Focus motor No silent focus motor Help
Louder and slower

Compared to sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef:$769.00
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED:$999.00
Weight Light weight Help
70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef:1.1 kg
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED:1.3 kg
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef:70 mm
AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED:80 mm
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Nikon Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II

Sports lens

$2,397
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor AF-S 70-200mm f/2.8G ED VR II vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM

Sports lens

$1,899
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS USM vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$1,249
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM

Sports lens

$2,499
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L IS II USM vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f

Sports lens

$799
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Nikon Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED

Wildlife lens

$587
Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the Nikkor AF-S VR 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6G IF-ED vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM

Sports lens

$1,299
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/2.8L USM vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Telephoto lens

$629
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Weight Lighter
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

Sports lens

$1,249
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef

Sports lens

$799
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Slightly shorter
Wide maximum Significantly wider aperture
Weight Slightly heavier
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 II EX DG APO Macro HSM Canon-ef vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM

Telephoto lens

$1,149
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Aperture Narrower aperture
Magnification Less magnification
Compare the EF 70-200mm f/4L IS USM vs the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Nikon Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Nikon Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G

Wildlife lens

$150
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Length Shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 70-300mm f/4-5.6G vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f

Sports lens

$769
Wide maximum Significantly narrower aperture
Magnification More magnification
Compare the 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Nikon-f vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX

Wildlife lens

$180
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Length Significantly shorter
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor 55-200mm f/4-5.6G ED AF-S DX vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED
Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Nikon Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED

Wildlife lens

$1,499
Image stabilization Image stabilization
Max focal length Significantly better telephoto
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Significantly narrower aperture
Compare the Nikkor VR 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED vs the Nikkor AF 80-200mm f/2.8D ED

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