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differences

Reasons to consider the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef

Significantly narrower aperture f/32 vs f/22
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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 1:8 (0.1x)
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Take macro shots with subjects more than 2.5x larger in your photo
Slightly lighter 1.1 kg vs 1.4 kg
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More than 20% lighter
Slightly cheaper $769.00 vs $1,249.00
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The best price we've seen is $480 cheaper (around 40% less)
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 Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

Has a silent focus motor Sigma HSM vs None
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Focuses quickly and silently
Image stabilization Sigma OS vs None
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Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef Learn more about
the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

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

Compared to sports lenses

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Lowest price Inexpensive Help
70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef:$769.00
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef:$1,249.00
Min focal length Good wide-angle Help
70 mm
Weight Light weight Help
70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef:1.1 kg
70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef:1.4 kg

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

competitors

Shared Competitors

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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 better image stabilization
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

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

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

Telephoto lens

$1,149

Image stabilization Has better image stabilization
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM

Telephoto lens

$629

Aperture Has a narrower aperture
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 better image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
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

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Tamron SP 70-300mm f/4-5.6 Di VC USD Nikon-f

Wildlife lens

$449

Max focal length Has a slightly shorter telephoto lens
Aperture Has a narrower aperture
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture

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

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Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD Macro Canon-ef.

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef.

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