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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 Nikon-f

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 Nikon-f Learn more about
the Sigma 70-200mm f/2.8 EX DG OS HSM Nikon-f

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 Nikon-f:$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 Nikon-f:1.4 kg

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

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 better image stabilization
Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
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 EX DG OS HSM Canon-ef

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

Sports lens

$1,249

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
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

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

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

Sports lens

$999

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

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
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
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 Image stabilization
Focus motor Has a silent focus motor
Lowest price More expensive
Magnification Less magnification

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

Advantages

Disadvantages

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
Focus motor Doesn't have a silent focus motor
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sigma 50-150mm f/2.8 EX DC OS HSM APO Nikon-f

Sports lens

$999

Min focal length Slightly better wide angle
Lowest price Slightly cheaper
Max focal length Worse telephoto
Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX APO Macro EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Sigma 150mm f/2.8 EX APO Macro EX DG HSM Nikon-f

Macro lens

$729

Magnification Much more magnification
Prime lens Is a prime lens
Image stabilization No image stabilization
Min focal length Worse wide angle
Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Nikon Nikkor 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR AF-S DX

Travel lens

$330

Zoom range More zoom
Image stabilization Better image stabilization
Fixed aperture Has a variable aperture
Aperture Narrower aperture

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